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Testimony on Second Look Amendment Act of 2019

Statement of Elizabeth A. Wieser Chief, Juvenile Section - Public Safety Division

Topics: Public Safety
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AG Racine Sues Maryland Man for Fraudulently Charging Local Adult Soccer League $120K in Rental Fees to Use DCPS-Owned Sports Fields

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has intervened in a lawsuit against a Maryland resident for fraudulently charging a local adult soccer league to rent D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) athletic fields and then pocketing the money.

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AG Racine Announces Four Fast Food Chains To End Use Of No-Poach Agreements

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that, as a result of a settlement with 14 state attorneys general, Dunkin’, Arby’s, Five Guys, and Little Caesars will cease using “no-poach” agreements, which prevent fast food workers from moving from one franchise to another within the same…

Topics: Worker Rights

5 Tips to Avoid Computer Tech Scams

Do you get pop-up messages on your computer screen that tell you to call tech support? Ignore them—it’s likely a scam!

5 Tips for Managing Your Student Loans

This week, AG Racine partnered with the Student Borrower Protection Center to host a training session for District government employees and residents to learn about repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs.

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AG Racine Sues Four Maryland Parents and DCPS Employee for Residency Fraud at D.C. Schools, Seeks $450K+ in Unpaid Tuition, Damages and Fines

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced lawsuits against four Maryland parents for falsifying District residency to send their children to D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) for free. 

Standing Up for Student Survivors of Sexual Violence

The Trump administration is trying to make it harder for student survivors of sexual harassment and violence to get justice—AG Racine is fighting back.

Topics: Public Safety

Investing in OAG’s Violence Interruption Program

Last week, AG Racine and Mayor Bowser announced a $6 million investment in strategies to reduce gun violence and keep District residents safe.

Topics: Public Safety