OLYMPIA – In a case involving multiple jurisdictions, tracking the accused to Nigeria and Texas and back to Washington, a man charged with committing roughly $100,000 in Medicaid fraud finally pled guilty to 10 counts of First Degree Theft in Thurston County Superior Court today.

Nnanna Mba, formerly of Puyallup, was sentenced as a first-time offender pursuant to a stipulated plea agreement.  He received a sentence of 90 days in jail with credit for time served and agreed to pay full restitution in the amount of $106,730.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson released the following statement today in response to a letter he received today from Paul Lawrence of Pacifica Law Group regarding Initiative 1240.

“We all share the desire to provide the highest quality education for our children. As the state’s attorney, it’s my responsibility to defend the will of the voters and I will be directing my legal team to do so in this case.”

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SPOKANE –
Feb. 25, 2013 – The operator of now-closed Alpine Auto Wholesale in
Spokane pled guilty today to felony theft of sales tax and filing false
state tax returns.

Six tanks now leaking at Hanford

OLYMPIA-- Earlier today, Attorney General Bob Ferguson learned the U.S. Dept. of Energy has now increased the number of identified leaking single-shelled radioactive waste storage tanks on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation from the one they reported last week to six—and they admit there may be more.

Thousands of families share billions in relief

OLYMPIA--Earlier today, Attorney General Bob Ferguson learned the U.S. Dept. of Energy has identified a leak in one of the single-shelled radioactive waste storage tanks on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, releasing between one-half to one full gallon of liquid per day.

SEATTLE – The corporation that operated El Mestizo Restaurant on First Hill was charged today with filing a false or fraudulent state tax return after failing to report sales tax it collected from customers but failed to remit to the state.

The corporation already has paid $23,509 to cover the unpaid sales tax, interest and penalties, and is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 27 in King County Superior Court.  The maximum additional penalty a corporate defendant can face for filing a false return is $10,000 per instance.

Ferguson Announces Consumer Protection Settlement over Unintended Acceleration

Olympia –Throughout 2009 and late 2010, the Toyota Motor Corporation issued recalls affecting nearly 6 million vehicles due to unintended acceleration caused by floor mat and “sticky” gas pedal issues.

“All citizens should have equal protections from violence as they access our courts”

OLYMPIA— Today’s courthouse shooting in Delaware is a grim reminder that courthouse violence is on the rise. Attorney General Bob Ferguson is working with lawmakers to help him extend protections to all who access our justice system.

OLYMPIA—Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the hiring of Kendee Yamaguchi as Director of Policy, Legislative Affairs and External Relations.  

“Kendee has a wealth of experience on a state and federal level,” Ferguson said. “Her expertise will be invaluable as a member of my senior leadership team. She brings a strong record of legislative, legal, management and outreach experience to the position that will serve our state well.”