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Attorney General announces Extendicare to pay Washington more than $1M to resolve multistate lawsuit

$28 million is the largest payout by a skilled-nursing chain to resolve government allegations of subpar care

Hundreds of residents at 15 Washington facilities will benefit from improved care

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that hundreds of residents at 15 skilled-nursing facilities in Washington will benefit from an unprecedented multistate agreement with Extendicare Health Services, Inc. (“Extendicare”) and its subsidiary, Progressive Step Corporation (“ProStep”).

Former Sheriff’s deputy charged with official misconduct and reckless driving

SOUTH BEND — The Attorney General’s Office has filed charges against a former Pacific County Sheriff’s deputy accused of misconduct on the job.

Vance Owen Johnson is charged with official misconduct and reckless driving in Pacific County North District Court. Both charges are gross misdemeanors, which carry possible maximum penalties of 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.

Former prosecutor charged with rendering criminal assistance

SPOKANE — The Attorney General’s Office has charged a former Spokane County deputy prosecutor with rendering criminal assistance, a gross misdemeanor.

Marriya Wright is accused of helping Matthew Baumrucker evade police March 3 of this year. Baumrucker was wanted at the time on a warrant and on suspicion of assault.

While hiding in an apartment, Baumrucker allegedly called Wright for help. She allegedly advised him and later came and picked him up from the apartment.

Spot digital risks during cyber security month

Oct. 1, 2014

Spot digital risks during cyber security month
BBB and Attorney General partner to increase online safety and awareness

DUPONT, Wash. – October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.  As part of a global cyber security awareness campaign, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office are partnering with STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ to help digital citizens stay safe online.

Attorney General wins Medicaid fraud conviction over Wheelchairs Plus president

Defendant billed Medicaid more than $600,000 for new wheelchairs, actually provided used ones

OLYMPIA — In a case brought by the Attorney General, the owner of a wheelchair company that fraudulently delivered 119 used or refurbished wheelchairs to the poor and disabled across the state was convicted on felony charges Sept. 25 in Thurston County Superior Court.

AG Bob Ferguson offers statement on Eric Holder’s resignation as U.S. Attorney General

SEATTLE – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson offered the following statement after today’s announcement that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will resign when his successor is confirmed.

“Civil rights, marriage equality, sentencing reform and crime prevention are but a few of the issues on which we have made progress in our country due to the leadership of U.S. Attorney Eric Holder.

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