Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
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Official account for the Office of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit against Trump Administration for upending long-term housing support for homeless Americans:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-co-leads-lawsuit-against-trump-administration-upending-long
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No better place to spend America’s 250th birthday than Bristol, RI. Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th! 🇺🇸
3 days ago
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You've got mail!📬 Take a look at some of the consumer complaints that we resolved recently. These three cases returned $1,126.54 in value to Rhode Island consumers! How can we help you? File a consumer complaint on our website at
riag.ri.gov/forms/consumer-complaint
6 days ago
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Attorney General Neronha releases statement on birthright citizenship Supreme Court decision:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-releases-statement-birthright-citizenship-supreme-court
7 days ago
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Julia Métraux
8 days ago
New: Officials in 25 states and DC sued today over Medicaid work requirements. “This eleventh-hour attempt to further narrow protections for medically frail Medicaid recipients seeks to punish those who cannot fend for themselves." –
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www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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States sue to block Medicaid work requirements
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz's harsh new rules "punish those who cannot fend for themselves,” Democratic officials argue.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/06/medicaid-work-requirements-rfk-oz-cms-state-attorney-lawsuit/
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-sue-trump-administration-unlawful-implementation
8 days ago
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Pawtucket man sentenced to life in prison for murder of ex-girlfriend, Jocelyn DoCouto:
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11 days ago
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Congressman Gabe Amo
12 days ago
BIG WIN: A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to rip away states’ power over elections. Thank you to Rhode Island’s
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for safeguarding our elections from federal interference and ensuring Rhode Island voters’ access to the ballot.
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to s…
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/federal-judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-vote/
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition block Trump Administration from exerting federal control over elections:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
12 days ago
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore
13 days ago
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement on the ruling in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure victory as Court strikes down Trump Administration’s Elections Executive Order:
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13 days ago
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Jury convicts Middletown man for child molestation and sexual assault:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
15 days ago
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Today, members of our team gathered for a flag raising ceremony outside our Providence office to celebrate Pride. It is increasingly important to show up and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community, and this Office will continue to champion civil rights.
19 days ago
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UPDATE: CMS has approved a Special Election Period permitting those affected by UnitedHealthcare and Brown University Health's health insurance contract negotiation the option to switch their Medicare enrollment sooner rather than wait for annual open enrollment.
www.riag.ri.gov/medicare-advantage
19 days ago
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Today, AG Neronha swore in Donna Newton as the newest Field Investigator on our BCI team. Welcome, Donna!
20 days ago
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Attorney General Neronha announces $1.35 million settlement with parking management company UPP Global:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-announces-135-million-settlement-parking-management-company
20 days ago
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South Kingstown man to serve life in prison for child molestation and sexual assault:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/south-kingstown-man-serve-life-prison-child-molestation-and-sexual-assault
21 days ago
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Indiana man to serve life in prison for child molestation and sexual assault in 1987 cold case:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/indiana-man-serve-life-prison-child-molestation-and-sexual-assault-1987-cold-case
21 days ago
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure final victory as Court dismisses Trump Administration’s appeal in wind energy permitting case:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-secure-final-victory-court-dismisses-trump
22 days ago
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Jury finds Westerly man guilty of DUI in crash that caused death of 31-year-old pedestrian:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/jury-finds-westerly-man-guilty-dui-crash-caused-death-31-year-old-pedestrian
26 days ago
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You've got mail!📬 Take a look at some of the consumer complaints that we resolved recently. These three cases returned $3,461.14 in value to Rhode Island consumers! How can we help you? File a consumer complaint on our website at
riag.ri.gov/forms/consumer-complaint
26 days ago
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Attorney General Neronha offers guidance to those affected by UnitedHealthcare and Brown University Health’s health insurance contract negotiation:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-offers-guidance-those-affected-unitedhealthcare-and-brown
28 days ago
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Today we hosted our 28th annual Open Government Summit with 500+ in-person & virtual attendees. We know that open, transparent government is vital to a functional democracy and we are thrilled to have a consistently strong turnout each year.
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about 1 month ago
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Victims of child sexual abuse are forever changed by the crimes committed against them. They deserve the chance to seek accountability, and the bill that the Senate will vote on can give them that chance.
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about 1 month ago
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Edward Fitzpatrick
about 1 month ago
“Today is about an opportunity for victims of clergy sexual abuse, and sexual abuse more broadly, to find justice and through that justice, healing,” Attorney General
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said during Monday’s announcement.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/01/m...
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‘Justice for survivors’: R.I. Senate will vote on clergy sex abuse bill rather than seek court advice - The Boston Globe
The Senate will vote Wednesday on legislation that would open a “revival window,” allowing expired civil claims for sexual abuse against institutions such as the Roman Catholic Church.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/01/metro/ri-senate-clergy-abuse-bill-vote/?s_campaign=sharetool_Bluesky_view
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Jury convicts Richmond man of sexual assault and patient abuse:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/jury-convicts-richmond-man-sexual-assault-and-patient-abuse
about 1 month ago
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Peter Neronha
about 1 month ago
We created the Violent Crime Initiative exactly for cases like this one. With detectives from Providence, Pawtucket and CF sworn in as AG investigators, we have the flexibility to go anywhere in the state to investigate organized criminal activity. Well done, everyone!
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Edward Fitzpatrick
about 2 months ago
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-- In lawsuit, R.I. Attorney General
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alleges Kalshi, Polymarket skirted betting laws
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R.I. attorney general sues Kalshi, Polymarket alleging prediction market operators skirted sports betting laws - The Boston Globe
Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against Rhode Island officials, arguing the company is only subject to federal regulations.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/22/metro/ri-lawsuit-kalshi-polymarket/?s_campaign=sharetool_Bluesky_view
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Attorney General Neronha sues Kalshi and Polymarket for unlawfully conducting sports gambling in Rhode Island:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-sues-kalshi-and-polymarket-unlawfully-conducting-sports
about 2 months ago
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Massachusetts man sentenced to 25 years in state prison for child molestation:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/massachusetts-man-sentenced-25-years-state-prison-child-molestation
about 2 months ago
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Congratulations to Alison Bittl, Chelsea Baittinger, Jonathan Burke, Sean Malloy, and Nicholas Vaz on their swearing-in as Assistant Attorneys General by Chief Justice Suttell today. Thank you for all the work you do on behalf of the people of Rhode Island.
about 2 months ago
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Check out the latest from
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in the Boston Globe, highlighting our latest settlement in an effort to protect Rhode Island’s waters from harmful pollution.
about 2 months ago
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Attorney General Neronha announces $25 million settlement with Monsanto, Solutia, and Pharmacia for PCB Contamination:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-announces-25-million-settlement-monsanto-solutia-and
about 2 months ago
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Edward Fitzpatrick
about 2 months ago
@peterneronha.bsky.social
presses
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to act on clergy abuse bill. “It is punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators,” Sen. McKenney said. “It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/15/m...
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‘Put this to a vote’: R.I. attorney general presses Senate to act on clergy abuse bill, not wait for court input - The Boston Globe
“It is, in my view, punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators,” Senator Mark McKenney said. “It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action.”
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/15/metro/ri-ag-senate-clergy-abuse-bill/?s_campaign=sharetool_Bluesky_view
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Jury convicts Pawtucket man for 2023 murder:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/jury-convicts-pawtucket-man-2023-murder
about 2 months ago
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This morning, AG Neronha joined the Narragansett Bay Commission as the keynote speaker for the 31st Annual Environmental Merit Awards. We must act now to safeguard our natural resources, and the business leaders honored today set an example with their commitment to environmental protection.
about 2 months ago
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Attorney General Neronha sues Quidnessett Country Club for construction of illegal seawall:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-sues-quidnessett-country-club-construction-illegal-seawall
about 2 months ago
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Portsmouth man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 murder:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/portsmouth-man-sentenced-life-prison-2023-murder
about 2 months ago
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Check out the latest from Providence Business News, highlighting our new legislative proposals aimed at improving Rhode Island’s health care system:
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2 months ago
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition successfully protect critical homeland security funding from unlawful cuts by Trump Administration:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-successfully-protect-critical-homeland-security
2 months ago
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Attorney General Neronha announces new legislation to further address health care crisis.
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
2 months ago
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Pawtucket man to be sentenced for driving death of 34-year-old Providence woman:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/pawtucket-man-be-sentenced-driving-death-34-year-old-providence-woman
2 months ago
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Today, the Office hosted our annual Crime Victims Rights event in Memorial Park alongside FSRI and advocates to celebrate local heroes in victim services while honoring those affected by crime. Congratulations to those recognized — your dedication to supporting victims makes our community stronger.
3 months ago
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From getting Revolution Wind online to bringing settlement funds back to Rhode Islanders, this Office has been stacking up environment wins. There is no time to waste. Our state needs clean and affordable energy now — and yes, we can have both. Happy Earth Day 🌎
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3 months ago
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Honored to participate in Secretary Amore’s annual Civic Leadership Summit and have great conversations with some of Rhode Island’s best and brightest students. With these future leaders, RI is in good hands!
3 months ago
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Edward Fitzpatrick
3 months ago
“Our children deserve to grow up without fear of violence and discrimination,”
@peterneronha.bsky.social
said. “Our schools should be places where our children feel safe and supported, which was not the case for a Smithfield freshman on Sept. 29, 2025.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/16/m...
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R.I. school district failed to respond appropriately to antisemitic hazing of football player, AG concludes - The Boston Globe
Smithfield public schools agree to a five-part set of corrective actions intended to “foster a better, safer environment for students and prevent something like this from happening again.”
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/16/metro/ri-smithfield-high-football-antisemitic-hazing/?s_campaign=sharetool_Bluesky_view
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Attorney General Neronha successfully defends State in baseless Department of Justice complaint:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-successfully-defends-state-baseless-department-justice
3 months ago
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Attorney General Neronha concludes investigation into Smithfield Public Schools for 2025 hazing incident:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-concludes-investigation-smithfield-public-schools-2025
3 months ago
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Edward Fitzpatrick
3 months ago
R.I. school district failed to respond appropriately to antisemitic hazing of football player,
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's office concludes. Smithfield public schools agree to a corrective actions intended to “prevent something like this from happening again.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/16/m...
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R.I. school district failed to respond appropriately to antisemitic hazing of football player, AG concludes - The Boston Globe
Smithfield public schools agree to a five-part set of corrective actions intended to “foster a better, safer environment for students and prevent something like this from happening again.”
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/16/metro/ri-smithfield-high-football-antisemitic-hazing/?s_campaign=sharetool_Bluesky_view
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Jury convicts Fall River man for 2022 murder:
www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/jury-convicts-fall-river-man-2022-murder
3 months ago
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