DENVER - Former Littleton resident, John Mark Godard, was sentenced on Monday in Denver District Court for defrauding 16 Colorado investors of $1.3 million, announced Colorado Attorney General John W. Suthers, and Colorado Securities Commissioner Fred J. Joseph.
News & Press Releases
Attorney General Suthers Recognizes Eighth Annual National Consumer Protection Week -- 02/06/2006
DENVER – As part of the National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General John Suthers today unveiled the 2005 Top Ten Consumer Complaints made through the Colorado Consumer Line. The Colorado Consumer Line (1-800-222-4444) is a statewide program between the Attorney General’s Office, the Better Business Bureaus serving Colorado, and AARP ElderWatch to help Coloradans effectively resolve consumer complaints.
Attorney General John Suthers To Announce Top Ten 2005 Consumer Complaints -- 02/05/2006
Following press conference, Attorney General Suthers to testify in support of mortgage and foreclosure fraud legislation
Englewood Man Sentenced in Stock Scam -- 02/03/2006
DENVER - Gerald Milner was sentenced on Wednesday in Arapahoe District Court for defrauding four Colorado investors of $87,000 in connection with his computer technology companies, announced Colorado Attorney General John W. Suthers, and Colorado Securities Commissioner Fred J. Joseph.
Arapahoe County Judge Michael Spears ordered Milner, age 33, to pay back the $87,000 that he admitted to taking as part of his investment scam, and to spend his first 90 days of five years probation in the county jail.
Internet Safety Legislation Passes House Judiciary With 11-0 Vote -- 01/31/2006
DENVER - Following the passage of HB-1011 in House Judiciary by a vote of 11-0, Attorney John Suthers issued the following statement:
“Today’s vote is a step forward in providing better protection for our children online,” said Suthers. “Thanks to the Judiciary Committee and the work of Sen. Paula Sandoval and Rep. Bob McCluskey, we’re one step closer to giving law enforcement the additional tools they need to prevent Internet predators from preying on our children.”
Attorney General Suthers Announces Participation in Landmark Agreement with Philip Morris USA to Reduce Illegal Internet Cigarette Sales -- 01/26/2006
DENVER - Attorney General John Suthers announced today that Philip Morris USA (“PM USA”) has agreed to incorporate protocols aimed at combating the illegal sale of PM USA cigarettes over the Internet and through the mail. The protocols are being adopted voluntarily by PM USA pursuant to an agreement reached with 37 Attorneys General across the country.[1]
Attorney General Suthers Urges Legislature to Consider Bill to Help Combat Insurance Fraud -- 01/25/2006
DENVER – Attorney General John Suthers today testified in front of members of the Colorado Legislature in support of SB 06-38, sponsored by Sen. Tapia (D-Pueblo) and Rep. Knoedler (R-Jefferson), which would commit more resources to fighting insurance fraud.
Attorney General John Suthers to Testify In Support Of Internet Safety Legislation -- 01/25/2006
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol, House Judiciary Room 112
NOTES: Attorney General John Suthers will testify in support of HB 06-1011, a bill drafted by his office and sponsored by Sen. Paula Sandoval (D-Denver) and Rep. Bob McCluskey (R-Larimer), which would protect children from online sexual solicitation. This legislation is the cornerstone of the Attorney General's Safe Surfing Initiative, launched last May to help keep children safe from online predators.
Attorney General John Suthers Welcomes Brandon Silveria -- 01/23/2006
DENVER - Attorney General John Suthers and The Century Council today brought a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to students at John F. Kennedy High School. Brandon Silveria and his father Tony spoke to students about the importance of “making the right choice” about alcohol – and if students are under the age of 21, that the only responsible decision is not to drink. Brandon is a young man who was involved in an alcohol-related crash at age 17 just before his high school prom.
Attorney General Suthers Announces Participation In $295 Million Settlement With Ameriquest -- 01/23/2006
DENVER - Attorney General John Suthers announced today that his office has joined 49 other states in concluding a consumer protection investigation against Ameriquest Mortgage Company. In reaching a settlement with Colorado and the other states, Ameriquest, the nation’s largest sub-prime lender, has agreed to pay $295 million in restitution to consumers and to make sweeping reforms to its lending practices.
