Jim Hood

“Court”

hgrundon — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:56:35 +0000

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Donna — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:25:24 +0000

Attorney General Jim Hood is running for reelection in Mississippi. An aggressive prosecutor and dedicated public servant committed to protecting the citizens of our state and to making Mississippi a safer place to live.

“Swear”

Donna — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:06:46 +0000

Attorney General Jim Hood’s efforts to hunt down child pornographers and internet predators; to protect our elderly citizens; and to shield our residents from corporate wrongdoers has brought a sense of security and peace of mind to thousands of Mississippi families.

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Donna — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:32:48 +0000

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State Has a “Contract” with Retirees and Current Employees Opinion Says

Donna — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:53:13 +0000

The Mississippi Business Journal article reports that Attorney General Jim Hood has sent a letter to Pat Robertson, executive director the the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), giving his opinion on possible changes and/or recommendations from the PERS Study Commission. Hood wrote that whatever changes might be considered or recommended, the “law requires the state to honor the commitment it has made to hundreds of thousands of retirees, employees and their dependents.” Hood said: “Citing two Supreme Court decisions as well as the U.S. and Mississippi constitutions, this opinion makes it clear that employees acquire contractual rights at the time the employees join PERS, and that such rights may not be impaired. Existing employee and retiree benefits may not be reduced without a matching increase in benefits elsewhere. I hope that any recommendations by the commission and any proposed legislation will be within the lawful power of the state to take.” For a full copy of the letter and opinion, visit www.ago.state.ms.us.

3 More Go to Jail in State Health Insurance Fraud Case

Donna — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:23:22 +0000

Today, Attorney General Jim Hood announced that three more people have entered guilty pleas for their part in a state health insurance fraud case. In total, 14 people were charged in the case where Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi employees conspired with state employees. Seven recently pleaded guilty and four others have not plead or gone to trial. These state employees cashed checks and kicked back money to BCBS employees. These individuals stole more than $500,000.

Hood Releases Guide to Help Domestic Violence Victims

Donna — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:13:44 +0000

Attorney General Jim Hood unveiled a guide that gives victims of domestic abuse a new support for how to navigate through the process to be able to obtain domestic abuse protection orders. The new guides take victims through the entire process of how to obtain a protective order, easy-to-follow instructions, and a question and answer section. “Many victims of domestic violence are intimidated by the process of going to court for protection, particularly when they do not have the funds to hire a lawyer to represent them,” said Attorney General Jim Hood. “Protection orders provide advocates with another tool to assist victims in finding safety,” said Sandy Middleton, executive director for the Center for Violence Prevention. “It is the hope that this guide will improve access to the court system by providing a roadmap for victims who are in need of a domestic abuse protection order, which will in turn, improve the safety of these individuals,” said Attorney General Hood. A copy of the guide can be found on the AG’s website, in domestic violence shelters, to each court authorized to issue domestic abuse protection orders, and in public libraries.

AG Press Conference on Domestic Violence

Donna — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:48:19 +0000

Attorney General Jim Hood will hold a press conference tomorrow to unveil a new tool for use by victims of domestic violence to empower them as they navigate the court system. A strong advocate for these victims, General Hood has a long history of supporting these individuals. He has successfully pushed for stronger domestic violence protection laws and other programs to help these victims. We will keep you updated about General Hood’s efforts from tomorrow’s press conference.

Five Sentenced in Insurance Fraud Scheme

Donna — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:04:41 +0000

This week, Attorney General Jim Hood announced that five people have been sentenced for their role in an insurance fraud scheme involving the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan. Three employees from Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS) of Mississippi were accused of conspiring with eleven state employees. Six others have yet to plea or go to trial. BCBS administers the state health insurance plan, and three of their employees processed claims up to $44,000 to the 11 state employees. The total amount stolen from the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan is over $500,000. “The defendants stole huge amounts of money and Judge Emfinger imposed 10-15 year sentences,” said Attorney General Jim Hood. “I hope this sends a message that if you steal, you will be caught.”

Beware of Lottery Call to Get Your Money

Donna — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:54:44 +0000

Beware of folks calling you and pretending to say that you’ve won a lottery. Recently, Attorney General Jim Hood’s office has been investigating complaints centered around this issue. People are calling and claiming to be from “MegaMillions” lottery asking to send money to cover the taxes for your lottery winnings. The lottery scam appear to have targeted folks in Smith County with phone numbers that begin with 601-452-xxxx. For additional information, please see the Attorney General’s website.