For Immediate Release: Monday, October 10, 2022 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed 919-716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that his Medicaid Investigations Division (MID) has surpassed $1 billion in recoveries and restitution since the beginning of the division’s creation in 1979. Since its creation, MID has won 673 criminal convictions and 510 civil recoveries. “I […]
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 6, 2022 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after President Biden announced updated marijuana reform: “President Biden is right: people should not have a federal criminal record for something that is legal in an increasing number of states. I look forward […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed 919-716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today supported the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed rule to strengthen anti-discrimination protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The proposed rule would implement Section 1557 of the ACA, which prohibits discrimination in federal health […]
For Immediate Release: Monday, October 3, 2022 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed 919-716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein reached a $3,653,858 settlement with Radeas, LLC, a South Carolina clinical laboratory company headquartered in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The settlement resolves allegations that Radeas submitted false claims for some urine drug tests to the North Carolina Medicaid program. […]
Viernes, Septiembre 30, 2022 Cada Vez que ocurre un desastre como el huracán Ian, los estafadores buscan estafar a la gente. Antes de que llegue un huracán, muchas veces escuchamos sobre precios excesivos para productos como alimentos, agua, comestibles, generadores y otros suministros de emergencia. Después de que pasa el huracán, nuestra oficina muchas veces […]
Friday, September 30, 2022 Whenever a disaster like Hurricane Ian strikes, scammers look to rip people off. Before a hurricane strikes, we often hear about excessive pricing for products such as food, water, groceries, generators, and other emergency supplies. After the hurricane passes, our office often receives complaints about tree removal and disaster clean up […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that the price gouging law is in effect after Gov. Roy Cooper declared a statewide state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Ian reaching North Carolina. “We don’t yet know what kind of damage Hurricane Ian […]
Martes, 29 de septiembre de 2022 Nuestra oficina ha recibido informes de estafas telefónicas en las que las personas que llaman afirman representar al Departamento de Justicia de Carolina del Norte y otras agencias y funcionarios gubernamentales. Recuerde: Los funcionarios del gobierno estatal no se comunicarán con usted por mensaje de texto o por teléfono […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 23, 2022 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today joined a multistate coalition of 21 attorneys general, in submitting an amicus brief in Fund Texas Choice v. Paxton to protect women’s right to travel out of Texas to obtain an abortion. The multistate amicus brief was submitted in support of […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 23, 2022 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein and the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory celebrated the 10th anniversary of National Forensic Science Week this week, highlighting the critical role that forensic scientists play in helping analyze evidence, assisting law enforcement investigations, and promoting public safety. “This Forensic Science […]