2006 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 16, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard today joined his counterparts in 19 other states in urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take a hard look at the role alcohol marketing plays in promoting underage drinking.…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 12, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Bernie Junior Ramirez, also known as “Jimmi the Pimp,” was sentenced in Maricopa County Superior Court to three concurrent life sentences under Arizona’s Serious…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 10, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Adolfo Gomez-Lopez, also known as Francisco Lopez, 24, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to smuggle human beings and one count of assisting a criminal…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 10, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced the sentencing of two defendants for selling fake resident alien identification cards. Carmen Tolle, 42, and Rachel Gallegos, 37, were sentenced Tuesday for operating a…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 4, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a settlement of a discrimination lawsuit with Saban Rent-A-Car LLC and A-aable Rental Ltd. resolving allegations that the rental car company repeatedly hung up on a…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 4, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning consumers that "Business Opportunity" scams are on the rise in Arizona. An increasing number of ads in the media and on the Internet make claims that you can quit your job,…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 3, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard and State Representative Tom O’Halleran championed critical legislation to protect children and vulnerable adults from the dangers of meth labs.

The new law, signed Tuesday by…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 2, 2006) Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard today asked for a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chair Deborah Majoras to address high gasoline prices.

The request…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – May 1, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced a $250,000 settlement with Smart Advertising Solutions, LLC, a Tempe company that sold Internet-based business opportunities to consumers nationwide.

The settlement…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – April 28, 2006) Peter Mohammed Sharma, 71, of Anthem was sentenced today to 12 years in prison on fraud and perjury charges.

Sharma is serving a 10-year sentence for a previous conviction for ID theft and unlawful…