Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Recent News About Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Lafayette County man convicted of child sexual abuse; sentencing set for October
A Lafayette County jury has found Joel Smith guilty of Statutory Sodomy in the First Degree for repeatedly sexually abusing a five-year-old boy between May and August 2023, according to an announcement from Missouri Attorney General Catherine...
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Missouri enacts age-verification rule for pornographic sites to protect minors
Missouri will soon implement a new age-verification regulation aimed at restricting minors’ access to online pornographic content.
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Catherine L. Hanaway sworn in as Missouri’s 45th attorney general
Catherine L. Hanaway was sworn in as Missouri’s 45th Attorney General during a private ceremony at the Missouri Supreme Court Building on September 8, 2025.
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Andrew Bailey recaps tenure as Missouri attorney general ahead of FBI appointment
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey reflected on his tenure as the state’s 44th attorney general, summarizing his office’s actions and achievements since he assumed the role in January 2023.
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Missouri attorney general congratulates staff for appellate advocacy awards
Two attorneys from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Andrew Crane and Renee Suddy, have been recognized with the Missouri Bar Foundation’s David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award.
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Judge denies bid to halt Missouri school choice scholarship program
A Cole County judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have halted the implementation of House Bill 12, Missouri’s recent investment in school choice.
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Missouri attorney general congratulates staff elected to bar leadership roles
Three attorneys from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office have been elected to leadership positions within The Missouri Bar, according to a statement released by Attorney General Andrew Bailey. “The election of Jeremiah Morgan, Brad Baker, and...
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey resigns to become FBI co-deputy director
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced his resignation, effective September 8, 2025, to accept a federal appointment as Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “It has been a humbling privilege to serve as the...
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Attorney General Bailey joins national crackdown on illegal robocalls targeting Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined a nationwide initiative to combat illegal robocalls targeting state residents.
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Missouri Attorney General wins discrimination lawsuit on behalf of Department of Corrections
A Jackson County jury has delivered a complete defense verdict in favor of the Missouri Department of Corrections, following an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee.
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Attorneys general urge DOJ action on illegal offshore online gambling
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined 49 other state and territorial attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take action against illegal offshore online gambling operations.
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Eighth Circuit grants qualified immunity to Missouri corrections official in injury lawsuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has reversed a lower court ruling and granted qualified immunity to a Missouri Department of Corrections supervisor accused of violating an inmate’s constitutional rights.
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Attorney General Bailey sues Stone County woman over alleged online boutique fraud
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Hannah Bowlby of Stone County, alleging that she defrauded consumers through her now-closed children’s clothing business, The Cozy Pozy Co. “Missourians work hard to provide for...
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Chesterfield bridal shop owners indicted for alleged deceptive practices
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that a St. Louis County grand jury has indicted Megan Price and Scott Price, owners of Signature Bridal in Chesterfield, on 22 counts of Deceptive Business Practices.
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Felony indictment issued against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page
A grand jury has returned a felony indictment against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, according to an announcement by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.
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Attorney general files charges against contractor accused of exploiting elderly Missourians
A felony complaint has been filed against Harlin Dilday Jr., the owner of “D&D Outdoors” and “Dilday & Sons,” following allegations of financial exploitation of the elderly and deceptive business practices.
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Attorney General Bailey hails end of federal backing for Grain Belt Express
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced a significant development regarding the Grain Belt Express project.
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Missouri Attorney General sues Planned Parenthood over alleged misinformation on abortion drugs
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated legal action against the national Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
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Missouri AG joins coalition urging NCAA to reinstate women's sports records
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and representatives from 26 other states and territories, has called on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore records, titles,...
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Attorney general announces resignation of Benton County treasurer amid serious allegations
July 21, 2025 4:48 pm JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced the resignation of Benton County Treasurer Richard Renno.