2005 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 23, 2005)  Tucson resident Maryanne Chisholm, 40, was sentenced to 31.75 years in prison following her conviction on 58 criminal charges.  The charges included 54 counts of selling unregulated securities…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 22, 2005)  Can’t find a gift for that special someone who has everything?  A gift card could be the right choice. Attorney General Terry Goddard today reminded consumers to be aware that many cards come…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 21, 2005)  Anthony Leon Hebert, 42, of Anthem, was sentenced Monday to 17 years in prison and lifetime probation after pleading guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of attempted…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 18, 2005)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced his Office has filed a lawsuit against William Lyon Homes Inc., alleging the company violated Arizona’s Fair Housing Act.  

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(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 18, 2005)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the settlement of a case with a day-labor company that charged illegal check-cashing fees.  The company, Construction Staffing Services, operates…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 17, 2005)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a settlement with Scottsdale Suzuki Superstore and its successor corporation, Suzuki of Tempe, for falsely advertising minimum trade-ins and placing…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 16, 2005)  Attorney General Terry Goddard announced today he is urging Hollywood’s major motion picture studios to insert anti-smoking public service announcements (PSAs) in all DVDs and other home viewing…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 15, 2005)  Peter Mohammed Sharma of Anthem was found guilty Monday by a Maricopa County Superior Court jury of taking the identity of another, theft and unlawful possession of access devices. The latter…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 14, 2005)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced an agreement with Western Union Financial Services, Inc., which will address concerns about the company’s wire transfer services by fraudulent…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 10, 2005)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a new consumer hotline for military personnel and veterans.  This hotline will provide an opportunity to contact the Attorney General’s Office…