DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers lauded an order issued by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that affirmed a U.S. District Court ruling that Congress does not have the authority to impose an individual health insurance mandate on U.S. citizens.
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Attorney General warns consumers to beware of private firms offering to assist in recovering restitution -- 08/04/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers warned consumers to beware of companies offering to assist them in recovering restitution from the state’s consumer protection lawsuits in exchange for an upfront fee. The Office of the Attorney General learned of this scam after consumers inquired about the validity of RMI Associates and its Web site, www.recovermyinvestment.com.
Attorney General announces settlement with Westminster company behind deceptive ‘talk show’ infomercials and seminars -- 07/28/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that his office has reached a settlement with a Westminster-based company, Real Talk Network, David Allen Burke (DOB: 9/6/1967) and Melodie Rose Burke (DOB: 7/1/1969). The settlement permanently bars Real Talk Network and its principals from selling, marketing or advertising any debt-relief services. Real Talk Network also has agreed to pay the state $226,414, including $200,000 in consumer restitution, as part of the settlement.
Attorney General announces 20-year sentence for Lakewood man who burglarized Front Range golf courses -- 07/25/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that a Broomfield County District Court judge has sentenced Marc Pierre Friel (DOB: 7/4/1966) to 20 years in prison in connection with a string of thefts from numerous individuals and golf courses along the Front Range. Friel received two 10-year prison sentences, to be served consecutively, after he pleaded guilty to two counts of theft, each a class-three felony. The judge also ordered Friel to pay more than $121,000 in restitution to his victims.
Attorney General announces $92 million multistate settlement with JPMorgan Chase to resolve bid-rigging allegations -- 07/07/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today $92 million multistate settlement with JPMorgan Chase to settle allegations that individuals working for subsidiaries of the financial holding company engaged in anticompetitive conduct in the municipal bond derivatives industry. The
Attorney General appointed to NAAG Executive Committee for fifth year in a row -- 07/01/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that he has been reappointed to the Executive Committee of the National Association of Attorneys General for the fifth year in a row. The 12-member Executive Committee is charged with leadership of the organization.
Attorney General, Colorado Foreclosure Hotline start two-year, $600,000 grant to help Colorado homeowners -- 06/30/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that his office has awarded the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline a two-year, $600,000 grant to allow the nonprofit to continue its mission of helping homeowners avoid foreclosure.
The Office of the Attorney General finalized the grant in March, which will allow the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline to continue to serve Colorado homeowners for two more years.
Attorney General calls court decision ‘a step toward long-term solvency’ for state pension system -- 06/29/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers heralded a decision today from Denver District Court Judge Robert S. Hyatt as a significant step toward long-term solvency for Colorado’s Public Employees’ Retirement Association retirement fund. The decision upholds Senate Bill 1 of the 2010 legislative session, which placed a cap on cost-of-living increases for current and future retirees.
Suthers announces that Statewide Grand Jury investigation exonerates Timothy Masters in Peggy Hettrick homicide -- 06/28/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that based on a yearlong investigation into the 1987 homicide of Peggy Hettrick (DOB: 3/1/1949), Timothy Masters is no longer a suspect in the case.
Attorney General announces 11-year prison sentence for man involved in check-fraud ring that preyed on Western Slope businesses -- 06/24/2011
DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that a Mesa County District Court judge has sentenced Salvador Ramirez (DOB: 12/15/1987) to 11 years and three months in the Colorado Department of Corrections for his role in a national check fraud ring.
