2008 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. – November 21, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Delanie Belfield Ross, 39, of Phoenix, has been found guilty by a Maricopa County Superior Court jury on three counts of felony fraudulent schemes and…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 18, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today filed a lawsuit against Commonwealth Adoptions International, Inc. (Commonwealth) in Tucson. Commonwealth allegedly violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act when it failed to…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 14, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that former Nogales Police Officer Ramon Borbon, 40, of Nogales, was convicted of Sexual Assault, a Class 2 felony, Kidnapping, a Class 2 felony, Sexual Abuse, a…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – November 10, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the formation of the Attorney General’s Military & Veterans Advisory Council. In recognition of Veterans Day, Goddard will hold the inaugural meeting of the…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – November 7, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a settlement that will provide $430,000 in debt forgiveness for Arizona fraud victims still being required to make rental payments on a telecommunications device…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – November 7, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that a Maricopa County Superior Court jury has convicted Joseph George Martinez, Sr., 43, of Phoenix, on six felony counts related to his production and sale of…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – November 6, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a multi-state agreement with Craigslist to crack down on inappropriate content, including solicitations for child prostitution, in the “erotic services” section of…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – October 23, 2008) Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard today warned about fraudulent telephone calls being made to Arizona consumers from someone claiming to be from their bank. Consumers are told that their bank accounts have…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – October 22, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced a $60 million settlement today with Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer). The settlement resolves a lengthy investigation by Attorneys General from 32 states and the District of…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – October 22, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Roger Vanderpool, and Art Brooks, President and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters’ Association, today announced the creation of a…