CNMI Office of the Attorney General files key amicus brief in CERCLA case before the U.S. Supreme Court High Court Will Address Questions of Superfund Liability On behalf of a bipartisan coalition consisting of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and 24 States plus the District of Columbia, the […]
Continue reading“One Marianas” consumer protection outreach
AG Manibusan and AG Camacho announce ‘One Marianas’ consumer protection outreach To kick off National Consumer Protection Week (Feb. 28 – March 5, 2021) Attorneys General Edward Manibusan and Leevin T. Camacho announced collaboration between their offices to spread awareness on topics and laws that affect consumers throughout the Marianas. […]
Continue readingKeith Chambers II joins the Office of the Attorney General
Keith Chambers II joins the Office of the Attorney General The Office of the Attorney General welcomes Mr. Keith Chambers II to the organization as an assistant attorney general in its civil division. In 2019, Chambers moved to the CNMI to serve as a law clerk to Judge Joseph N. […]
Continue readingOAG welcomes new AAG and announces Chief promotion
OAG welcomes new AAG and announces Chief promotion The Office of the Attorney General is pleased to announce the addition of its newest assistant attorney general, Mr. Charles P. Reyes Jr. and the promotion of Mr. John Lowrey as chief of civil division. “We are pleased to welcome Charles to […]
Continue readingAttorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Extension for CARES Act Funding as Pandemic Impacts Economy
Attorneys General urge Congress to pass extension for CARES Act funding as pandemic impacts economy Attorney General Edward Manibusan has joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 43 states, the District of Columbia and 4 other U.S. territories, urging Congress to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy (CARES) Act […]
Continue readingAG Manibusan announces $85M multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Company, Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
AG Manibusan announces $85M multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Company, Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Attorney General Edward Manibusan announced today a more than $85 million multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (collectively “Honda”), over allegations Honda concealed safety […]
Continue readingCNMI AG urges U.S. Senate to pass legislation to fight shell companies
CNMI AG urges U.S. Senate to pass legislation to fight shell companies Attorney General Edward Manibusan joins a bipartisan group of attorneys generals urging the U.S. Senate to pass S. 2563, the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act. The […]
Continue readingCNMI and Guam petition to form coalition with Hawaii to combat drug trafficking through HIDTA program
CNMI and Guam petition to form coalition with Hawaii to combat drug trafficking through HIDTA program Attorney General Edward Manibusan and Attorney General Leevin T. Camacho have jointly petitioned seeking High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designations under the Hawaii HIDTA. The petitions were submitted on June 12, 2020 to […]
Continue readingOAG completes independent review
Office of the Attorney General completes independent review into the use of deadly force Attorney General Edward Manibusan reports the completion of a review of the March 12, 2020, shooting incident that involved the death of Gordon Castro and Keisha King and the use of deadly force by law enforcement. […]
Continue readingIncrease in Car Thefts Prompts Alert by the Attorney General
Increase in Car Thefts Prompts Alert by the Attorney General The Office of the Attorney General has seen an increase in reports of stolen cars. These cases are largely crimes of opportunity by younger individuals acting in a group. In 2019, a total of 6 theft of vehicle charges were […]
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