Local police departments awarded funds for body-worn camera
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced that her office has awarded over $1 million to 13 local law enforcement agencies across New York State to…
Report released on death of woman hit by BPD patrol
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO – Today, New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood’s Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit (SIPU) released a comprehensive report on its investigation into the March 2018 death…
Charter/Spectrum fined record $174.2 M in fraud settlement for defrauding internet subscribers
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a record $174.2 million consumer fraud settlement with Charter Communications, Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company (together “Charter”) for…
Underwood announces major over Trump administration on public safety funding
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood released the following statement upon a court decision in her lawsuit against the Trump administration, which sought to punish so-called…
A.G. Underwood announces settlements to stop illegal billing for forensic rape examinations
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced settlements with seven New York hospitals that illegally billed rape survivors for forensic rape examinations (“FREs”). The…
Underwood issues more guidance for “sanctuary” jurisdictions
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Following a decision by the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood issued a supplement to her office’s legal guidance to…
Underwood files brief opposing appointment of Whitaker as acting Attorney General
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today joined a coalition of 15 Attorneys General challenging President Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as Acting Attorney General of…
Report finds professional fundraisers retain nearly one-third of charitable donations
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Ahead of Giving Tuesday and holiday season charitable giving, Attorney General Underwood today released the annual “Pennies for Charity: Where Your Money Goes; Fundraising by…
A.G. Underwood issues charitable giving tips for Giving Tuesday
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood issued charitable giving tips today for Giving Tuesday, November 27th, which encourages charitable donations as families focus on their holiday…
Underwood releases statement on NY Supreme Court decision denying motion to dismiss Trump Foundation suit
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood released the following statement in response to a decision by New York Supreme Court Justice Saliann Scarpulla, which denied…