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04 30, 2016

Open Meetings Commission to Convene in Deadwood

PIERRE, S.D - The Open Meeting Commission will meet on May 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. (MST) at The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood, SD. The agenda will include oral presentations on the Deadwood City Commission and Newell School Board complaints.

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04 29, 2016

Eight South Dakota Women’s Prison Inmates Back in Court Today

PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the eight inmates from the South Dakota Women’s Prison indicted on drug related charges appeared in court today. “Recognizing our prison system’s duel role of punishment with the opportunity for rehabilitation, inmates are expected to follow the prison rules and the law. I want to thank the prison officials and staff for their assistance and full cooperation during this investigation,” said Jackley. Sixth Circuit Judge John L

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04 28, 2016

Attorney General Explanation Released for Referred Law 20 Involving Youth Minimum Wage

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today he has delivered to the Secretary of State an Attorney General Explanation for Referred Law 20. In 2015 the Legislature enacted Senate Bill 177 involving a youth minimum wage. That law was scheduled to go into effect July 1, 2015. The enactment of the law...

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04 27, 2016

Attorney General Jackley Announces Multistate and Federal Settlement with Wyeth and Pfizer

PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that South Dakota reached an agreement in principle to settle allegations against Wyeth, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer, Inc. The settlement will resolve allegations that Wyeth knowingly underpaid rebates owed under the Medicaid Drug Rebate

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04 27, 2016

Out-of-State Transient Pavers Sentenced on Deceptive Trade Practices Violations

PIERRE, S.D – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Henry Josh Harrison, 46, Spiro, Oklahoma, Nailor L. Harrison Jr, 49, Carthage, Missouri and Billy Ray Jeffery, 54, Spiro, Oklahoma were sentenced for Deceptive Trade Practices regarding contractor work they were performing in several South Dakota counties.

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04 25, 2016

Attorney General Explanation Released for Constitutional Amendment Involving Technical Institutes

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today he has delivered to the Secretary of State an Attorney General Explanation for Constitutional Amendment R. The constitutional amendment was proposed by the Legislature in 2015 and will be placed on the ballot for the November 2016 general election.

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04 21, 2016

Attorney General Jackley to Host National Association of Attorneys General Summit

PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley as President of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announces the upcoming 2016 Attorneys General Presidential Summit to be held in Deadwood, Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse on May 2-3, 2016. This is the first opportunity for South Dakota to both Chair and to host our nation’s top law enforcement officer summit.

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04 21, 2016

South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds McCahren Convictions

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the second-degree murder and aggravated assault convictions of Braiden McCahren. A Tripp County jury convicted McCahren of second-degree murder for the shooting death of Dalton Williams, as well as aggravated assault committed against Tyus Youngberg.

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04 20, 2016

South Dakota Child Identification Program Event in Rapid City Print

PIERRE, S.D – Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Masons want to remind parents and guardians of the upcoming South Dakota Child Identification Program (SDCHIP) event:

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04 18, 2016

Heroin Overdose Confirmed and A. G. Jackley Calls for Meth and Heroin Public Awareness Campaign

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms a heroin overdose has taken the life of Nathan Herman, 34, Selby.

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04 14, 2016

Grand Jury Issues Indictments in GEAR UP Financial Investigation Print

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the three individuals who were arrested by complaint for their roles in the financial misconduct case surrounding the GEAR UP in March 2016, have each been indicted by a Charles Mix Grand Jury.

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04 13, 2016

Attorney General Jackley Joins 25 States in Fight to Save Veterans Memorial Cross

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley this week joined a bipartisan group of 25 states in fighting to protect a historic cross honoring World War I veterans as part of a case with much broader implications.

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04 12, 2016

A. G.’s Law Enforcement Training Division Sets Date for First School Sentinel Training Program

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley confirmed today the first School Sentinel Training Program has been scheduled for July 25- August 5, 2016 at the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pierre. In 2013, the South Dakota legislature passed a law allowing school districts the right to create, establish and supervise the arming of school employees, hired security personnel or volunteers.

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04 08, 2016

AG Jackley to Deliver Keynote Address at SD CHIP Annual Event

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley will be the keynote speaker at the SD CHIP annual luncheon that will take place on April 9, at the Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. (MST).

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04 04, 2016

South Dakota Child Identification Program Event in Newell

PIERRE, S.D – Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Masons want to remind parents and guardians of the upcoming South Dakota Child Identification Program (SDCHIP) event:

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04 01, 2016

Attorney General Files Charges in EB5 and SDRC Inc. Financial Investigation Print

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that a Complaint has been filed charging Joop Bollen for his role in the financial misconduct case relating to EB5 and SDRC Inc.

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