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AG Racine Sues Public Media Lab and Manifold Productions for Funneling Over $4 Million in Nonprofit Funds to Michael Pack

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today filed suit against the Public Media Lab (PML), and Manifold Productions, Inc. (Manifold), for using millions of dollars in nonprofit funds to enrich Michael Pack, the founder of Manifold and Chief Executive Officer for PML.

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Statement by AG Racine on Hate Groups Demonstrating in D.C. on January 5 & 6

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued the following statement regarding the upcoming demonstrations that will take place in downtown D.C. on January 5 and 6.

Topics: Civil Rights
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AG Racine Leads 23-State Coalition Encouraging Diversity and Local Ownership in Broadcast Media

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today led a coalition of 23 Attorneys General voicing concern with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) repeal of rules designed to promote diversity and local ownership in broadcast media.

Topics: Civil Rights

D.C. Secures $85K Over Home Depot Data Breach

Last month, our office, along with 45 state Attorneys General obtained a $17.5 million settlement against The Home Depot over a 2014 data breach exposing the payment card information of nearly 40 million of its customers nationwide.

OP-ED: How Joe Biden can root out racism in criminal justice

Joe Biden should make full use of his authority as President -- beginning on day one -- to root out racist and failed policies prevalent in our justice system.

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Statement by AG Racine on Settlement with Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

Attorney General Karl A. Racine issued a statement on today’s settlement with the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington.

Topics: Public Safety
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AG Racine Congratulates Former OAG Chief of Staff Elizabeth Wilkins on Being Named Senior Advisor to White House Chief of Staff

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued a statement in light of President-elect Joe Biden’s announcement that Elizabeth Wilkins, former Office of the Attorney General (OAG) senior leader, will serve as Senior Advisor to White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain.

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Statement by AG Racine on New D.C. MPD Chief Robert J. Contee III

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued a statement after news that Mayor Bowser has selected Robert J. Contee III as the District of Columbia’s next Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Topics: Public Safety

D.C. Consumers: Important Update Regarding Washington Sports Clubs

AG Racine continues to fight for fair treatment of consumers and the refunds and credits they are owed by Washington Sports Club.

Testimony

OAG Testimony on Exploring Non-Law Enforcement Alternatives to Meeting Community Needs

Statement of Elizabeth A. Wieser, Deputy Attorney General – Public Safety Division, Office of the Attorney General  

Topics: Public Safety