Pleads not guilty to Medicaid fraud and theft charges

SPOKANE – When Terri Jamison died in 2006, her husband, Paul, promised to take care of her elderly parents. But according to charges filed by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, Paul Allen Jamison billed the state for caring for his in-laws when he wasn’t. He even billed the government for time spent sleeping.

SPOKANE, WA — Attorney General Rob McKenna, the Washington State Liquor Control Board and The Century Council brought a life-saving lesson about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking to Spokane-area students over the last two days. 

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Attorney General Rob McKenna and Tony Masias, Alcohol Awareness Program Manager for the Washington State Liquor Control Board, are welcoming Brandon Silveria to several Spokane High Schools to encourage students to "Make the Right Choice."

Federal Way woman charged with manipulating billing system to direct funds to family members

OLYMPIA – As a case manager for the Kent Division of Developmental Disabilities, Sarah Matovu was trusted to authorize taxpayer-funded care for patients with cerebral palsy, autism, neurological conditions or mental disabilities. But government prosecutors say Matovu used her position to illegally funnel money to her own family.

OLYMPIA – Attorney General Rob McKenna today hailed the signing of a bill that allows his office, in concert with the Washington State Patrol, to lay the groundwork for the creation of a digital crime lab. 

“We’re moving forward with bringing state crime-fighting fully into the digital age,” McKenna said. “Thanks to the strong support of legislators, state law enforcement will be better prepared to use technology to gather the evidence they need to bring online predators and other criminals to justice.”

OLYMPIA – The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)’s president, Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch, has appointed Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna as co-chair of the NAAG Environment and Energy Committee. 

“The people of Washington state have a special passion for protecting our cherished natural resources,” McKenna said. “I look forward to bringing that passion to NAAG’s Environment and Energy Committee, as we work to support clean energy and to protect our nation’s air, water and natural resources for future generations.”

“Today the Washington Supreme Court upheld the state’s long standing procedural process for the siting of energy facilities. This decision is a victory for the generation of alternative energy in our state, for job creation and for economic growth. The 65 wind turbines planned by the Kittitas Valley Wind Power Project will power tens of thousands of homes while preventing more than a half million tons of carbon dioxide per year from being released into the atmosphere. The construction of this wind-power plant will create jobs just when our economy so desperately needs them.

Deadline looming for Washington consumers to claim relief under settlement

SEATTLE – If you bought a Dell computer sometime in the past four years and had a problem with financing, technical support, warranty repairs or cashing in a rebate, you may have some money coming. But if you want it, the Washington Attorney General’s Office says you better act now.

Attorney General’s new online Recession Survival guide warns of schemes and provides legitimate resources

OLYMPIA – The worst economic downturn in generations has created a perfect storm of financial shocks: evaporating investments, foreclosures and job losses. To add insult to injury, a new generation of thieves increasingly targets the dwindling bank balances of struggling Washington residents. 

Drug overdoses now out-pacing car accidents as leading cause of unintentional death

OLYMPIA – Ryan DePuy was an athletic, affectionate teenager from Bothell. According to his parents, their soccer-loving son was the last person anyone would expect to experiment with drugs.

Ryan died on April 10, 2008, from a combination of four different prescription and over-the-counter drugs.