DENVER – Attorney General John Suthers today announced that Aurora resident Louis Warren was sentenced in Jefferson County District Court to twenty-nine years in prison for his role in fraudulently obtaining and using fifty-seven credit cards. His accomplice, Juliet Warren, 35, was indicted and received a prison term of seventeen years in April.
News & Press Releases
Attorney General John Suthers Announces Settlement with Leasing Companies in Telecommunicaiton Equipment Controversy -- 05/26/2005
DENVER – Attorney General John Suthers announced today a multi-state settlement with Lyon Financial Services d/b/a U.S. Bancorp Business Equipment Finance Group (USB), and Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, Inc. (WFFL) in connection with a widespread telecommunications fraud involving NorVergence, Inc., a bankrupt New Jersey-based telephone equipment and service company.
In the settlement, USB, and WFFL will refund or not collect over $15.2 million in rental payments from consumers. Twenty states as well as the District of Columbia participated.
Attorney General John Suthers Launches "The Attorney General's Safe Surfing Initiative" -- 05/25/2005
DENVER – In recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, Attorney General John W. Suthers today launched the Attorney General’s Safe Surfing Initiative in an effort to help keep children safe from online predators.
Attorney General John Suthers to Announce Internet Safety Initiative -- 05/24/2005
WHEN: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 10 AM
WHERE: Boys & Girls Club
J. Churchill Owen Branch
3480 West Kentucky Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
NOTES: Attorney General John Suthers will be joined by Colorado law enforcement and other community leaders, to announce an innovative Internet safety initiative.
Attorney General John Suthers Comments on $34 Million Payment to Kansas -- 04/29/2005
DENVER - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers made the following statement today regarding the $34 million payment sent to Kansas as part of the ongoing litigation over the Arkansas River Compact:
Attorney General John Suthers Praises Retailers for Decision to put Cold Medicines containing Pseudoephedrine behind the counter in an effort to Combat Meth Labs -- 04/25/2005
DENVER – Attorney General John Suthers today issued the following statement regarding Target and Albertsons’ decision to restrict the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine:Attorney General John Suthers today issued the following statement regarding Target and Albertsons’ decision to restrict the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine:
Colorado Receives Tobacco Payment of $86.4 Million -- 04/22/2005
DENVER - Attorney General John W. Suthers announced today that the State of Colorado has received a tobacco litigation installment settlement payment of $86.4 million.
The payment of $86,411,134.93 was transferred from Colorado's escrow account to the Colorado State Treasurer's office. Including this payment, Colorado has received approximately $544,453,102 in payments from the tobacco litigation settlement, in addition to litigation costs.
The next payment is due April 2006.
Attorney General John Suthers Announces $285,097 Grant for Hospice Program -- 04/14/2005
DENVER – Attorney General John Suthers today announced the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center has been awarded $285,097 – Colorado’s portion of the Mylan Antitrust Litigation residual funds to support the Population-Based Palliative Care Research Network, or “PoPCRN.”
Attorney General John Suthers Obtains Indictment in String of Burglaries along Highway 285 corridor and Cherry Hills Village -- 04/13/2005
DENVER – Attorney General John Suthers today announced that the Colorado Grand Jury has returned a forty-nine count indictment against Denver residents, Sidney Cooley, 24; and Frances McIntosh, 23.
“This is a great example of cooperation between multiple law enforcement agencies and the AG’s office,” said Attorney General Suthers. “We’re pleased to have obtained an indictment in this series of burglaries.”
Attorney General John Suthers Obtains Indictment and Arrest in Securities Scam -- 04/12/2005
DENVER – Attorney General John Suthers today announced that criminal charges have been filed against former Littleton resident, John Mark Godard, in connection with an alleged scam, involving soliciting investors to finance non-existent radio equipment.
“Colorado's investors can be assured that we are working hard to combat securities fraud,” said Suthers. “This arrest sends a message to any perpetrator or white collar criminal that they should think twice before preying on unsuspecting investors.”
