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Contact: Danna Hayes, danna.hayes@maine.gov
Attorney General’s Civil Rights Team Project Wins Golden Apple Award
Project recognized by MEA for strong commitment to local schools
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May 13, 2022
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Scammers Pretending to Represent Revenue Services Stealing Identifying Information from Unsuspecting Mainers
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May 5, 2022
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Attorney General Aaron Frey Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services
“I am deeply disturbed by the draft opinion from the Supreme Court overturning Roe. Constitutionally-guaranteed rights of bodily autonomy are a requirement for any free and equitable society. To the extent that the draft reflects the final decision, it is additionally disturbing that the Justices are willing to overturn long-standing precedent, undermining the public’s faith in the reliability of the rulings of the Supreme Court.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a highly qualified and experienced nominee and will be an excellent addition to the Supreme Court. Not only will she make history as the first Black woman to serve, she would be the first former public defender. She would bring a much needed critical perspective to the court and should be confirmed with all deliberate speed.
Augusta - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey is looking for three (3) individuals to appoint to the Maine Recovery Council. The purpose of the Maine Recovery Council is to distribute funds received from settlements for opioid abatement purposes. You can find more information on the Maine Recovery Council (ME-State-Subdivision-MOU-and-Ex.pdf (maine.gov)).
The Attorney General is seeking letters of interest from individuals with some or all of the following qualifications:
Individuals directly impacted by the opioid crisis;
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Contact: Nicole M. Sacre, nicole.sacre@maine.gov
Attorney General Aaron Frey Announces Agreement for Distribution
of Opioid Settlement Funds
Maine is estimated to receive as much as $130 million over 18 years to address opioid epidemic
AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced that he has reached a resolution of all claims against the Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert Indiana and four law firms hired by the Personal Representative. The Attorney General had sued in Knox County Probate Court alleging that the Personal Representative had paid excessive fees to himself and the law firms he hired. According to the Attorney General, the overall value of the settlement totals over $2 million, the bulk of which was paid by the firms collectively in refunds and credits.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Sacre, Nicole.sacre@maine.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Sacre, nicole.sacre@maine.gov
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey filed a Complaint and Consent Judgment today in Kennebec County Superior Court resolving alleged unfair and deceptive practices in connection with Navient's student loan serving business. The settlement will require court approval.