Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Recent News About Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Attorney general secures $131K restitution for Clay County homeowners
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has secured a judgment awarding $131,022 in restitution to homeowners in Clay County. The decision follows the failure of Cory Richards to deliver on promised home repairs. Additionally, Richards is required to pay over $17,000 in civil penalties.
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U.S. Army Corps updates Coldwater Creek signs amid radiation concerns
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update signage around Coldwater Creek, a site in Missouri affected by toxic waste disposal dating back to World War II. The Army Corps plans to install new signs in November.
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Attorney General Bailey secures restraining order against new student loan scheme
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office has secured a temporary restraining order against the Biden-Harris Administration’s new student loan scheme. The court order follows just two days after the suit was filed to challenge the unpublished rule.
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Attorney General Bailey leads multistate lawsuit against Biden-Harris student loan plan
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated a multistate lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration’s third student loan cancellation plan. This legal action follows closely on the heels of a United States Supreme Court decision that upheld his order blocking the administration's second attempt at student loan cancellation.
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Supreme Court upholds block on latest Biden-Harris student loan cancellation plan
On August 28, 2024, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the United States Supreme Court upheld a court order from the Eighth Circuit blocking the Biden-Harris Administration’s student loan cancellation plan. The decision was unanimous.
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States file lawsuit against Biden-Harris 'parole in place' immigration rule
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office, along with 16 other states, has filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration’s “parole in place” (PIP) rule. The rule would allow millions of illegal immigrants to bypass existing laws and obtain permanent residency. Last night, the Court ruled against the program, pausing its implementation while litigation continues.
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Boone County secures conviction in decades-old case through SAFE Kit Initiative
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office secured a conviction for sexual assault against Lonny Ray Caldwell after the AGO’s SAFE Kit Initiative obtained a CODIS hit matching his DNA.
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Missouri Supreme Court orders new evidentiary hearing in Marcellus Williams case
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Missouri Supreme Court has sided with his office and issued a preliminary writ requiring the trial court to hold an evidentiary hearing in the Marcellus Williams case.
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Missouri AG launches probe into potential breach of social security numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today the initiation of an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company, over allegations of inadequate security measures to protect Missourians' personally identifiable information. The data potentially exposed includes Social Security numbers, addresses, full names, and other private records.
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Attorney General announces new DNA findings in Marcellus Williams case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that new evidence has emerged in the Marcellus Williams case, confirming his office's assertion regarding DNA found on a knife used in the trial. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office had previously claimed that this DNA would exonerate Williams by matching an unknown individual.
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Attorney General Bailey strips Ray County sheriff of law enforcement license
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced the finalization of a settlement agreement with Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, who had been temporarily removed from his position while litigation was pursued to remove him permanently for breaking Missouri law. According to the settlement, Childers resigned effective Monday, August 19, and has been stripped of his Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. He will not be allowed to serve in Missouri law enforcement again.
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Attorney General Bailey defends St. Louis County voluntary manslaughter conviction
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office successfully defended the convictions of Calvin Pittman at the Eastern District Court of Appeals. Pittman was convicted on one count of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. The appeals court upheld the circuit court’s judgment and denied Pittman's claims regarding the prosecutor’s closing argument.
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Coalition files suit against administration over rule funding healthcare for undocumented immigrants
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that he has joined a 15-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration. The suit challenges a new rule that treats illegal aliens as legal citizens, thereby requiring states to fund their public benefits.
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Eighth Circuit upholds block on Biden-Harris' student loan cancellation scheme
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a court order blocking President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest student loan cancellation initiative. The lawsuit, filed by Bailey, challenges the federal government’s “SAVE” Plan, which he argues would cost Americans $500 billion—$45 billion more than a previous student loan plan deemed unlawful.
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Eighth Circuit rules against Biden administration's pistol brace regulation
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a legal victory against the Biden-Harris Administration's attempt to regulate pistol braces. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals deemed the rule "arbitrary and capricious" and remanded the case back to the district court for consideration of an injunction.
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Missouri rolls back unlawful property tax assessments after lawsuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission has issued an order to roll back Jackson County’s 2023 property assessments. This decision follows the discovery of information through Attorney General Bailey’s lawsuit against Jackson County for unlawful taxation.
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Missouri AG demands records on immigrant flights from St. Louis and Kansas City
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has requested records from officials in St. Louis and Kansas City, as well as major transportation companies, to investigate their involvement with the Biden-Harris Administration's transportation of illegal immigrants through Missouri. Additionally, Bailey has offered support to county clerks and prosecutors to ensure election integrity amidst concerns over illegal immigration.
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Attorney General Bailey investigates Life Time Fitness over locker room policies
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated an investigation into Life Time Fitness in Ellisville, Missouri. The action follows complaints from constituents that the gym permits a biological male to use women and girls' private spaces. Bailey has notified the gym of potential criminal and civil liability for allegedly endangering women and girls, and his office is issuing subpoenas.
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Missouri AG sues Biden administration over alleged non-compliance with immigrant flight records
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for allegedly failing to fulfill a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The request sought documents and communications related to the transportation of illegal immigrants into Missouri.
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Attorney General Bailey files felony charges against contractors in Greene County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed charges against Reed K. Arnold and Hillary N. Deckard, alleging they defrauded consumers through their business, Queen City Rod & Custom. The charges include eighteen felony counts for stealing, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and deceptive business practices in Greene County.