2007 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 31, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard today offered some New Year’s Resolutions for Arizona consumers.

“The New Year is a great time to resolve to protect yourself from scammers, to stay safe online and to take…

(Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 24, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard today released a legal Opinion making clear that the Open Meeting Law does not prohibit a member of a public body from speaking to the media concerning matters that may be considered…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 22, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard is cautioning sports fans to be mindful of fraud artists when purchasing football bowl game tickets this holiday season.

“The upcoming bowl season is an opportunity for scam…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 20, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a record $12 million civil settlement resolving a 2005 lawsuit brought against land developer George H. Johnson, several of his companies, excavation contractor Jack…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 17, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the settlements of lawsuits against the Vermillion Candy Shoppe (“Vermillion”) and Big Dan’s Drive Thru (Big Dan’s) and their owners and operators. Both businesses…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 17, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Director Steve Owens today announced a $175,000 settlement with United Metro Materials and Tanner Companies resolving air…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 13, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the conviction of Denise Crouse, 49, of Georgia, on charges of theft and fraud. The guilty verdict was announced Wednesday after a three-day trial in Maricopa County…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 12, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Thomas Desposito, 41, of Cave Creek, was found guilty on 13 counts related to the possession and sale of methamphetamine. The verdict was announced Tuesday…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 12, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard today honored three members of the Attorney General’s Tucson Office at the Office’s annual Awards Day ceremony.

Goddard presented Patricia Bianchi, a Compliance Officer who…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 11, 2007) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced that Gregg L. Wolfe, 46, of Scottsdale, pleaded guilty today to one count of solicitation to commit bribery of a public servant and four counts of attempted harassment of a…