Attorney General King Helps Feds Help New Mexico

AG King's Governmental Accountability Division, principally charged with fighting government corruption, worked behind the scenes to obtain a guilty plea to federal charges in a bribery case that involved the state Corrections Department.  That little detail seems to have been lost in most accounts of this victory for the people of New Mexico, so in case you missed it...here's the rest of the story.

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Attorney General King Prevails in Legal Fight to Represent NM

Despite repeated claims of some sort of "conflict" by the lawyer trying to get a share of any recovery of state money in the Vanderbilt pay-to-play case,  AG King is allowed to take over the languishing matter. Speaking only for myself as a public information officer, I wonder why this news did not make the front pages, above the fold? 



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Attorney General Gary King Consumer Alert

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Attorney General King's Consumer Protection Division on Public Radio

The Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Division Director, Karen Meyers, was a guest this past Saturday on the Women's Focus radio program on KUNM 89.9 FM.


She discussed a number of important consumer issues and schemes, some of which target women in New Mexico. For example, research shows that women, particularly women of color, bore the brunt of risky sub-prime lending practices during the last decade.


Meyers gave listeners tips on how to avoid unscrupulous schemes that take advantage of consumers. She also answered calls from listeners; discussed New Mexico consumer laws; and described warning signs that consumers should look for to protect themselves from scammers. She also explained how people can file a consumer complaint with the Attorney General's Office.


Listen to the radio interview podcast by clicking on the link below:


http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunm/.jukebox?action=viewMedia&mediaId=977890

AG King Briefing on Real Reasons for Pay-to-Play Conflict Allegations

In his briefing to reporters last month, Attorney General Gary King thoroughly explained the Frank Foy pay-to-play cases. Mr. Foy is represented by attorney Victor Marshall, who has made a number of allegations that the AG has conflicts of interest that should disqualify him from prosecuting these cases on behalf of the State.  AG King explains that the reason his office moved to take over parts of Marshall's cases is because the cases were languishing.  AG King also says the interests of the State come before Marshall's financial stakes in the cases.

AG King Briefing on Corruption Cases

The three major government corruption cases that Attorney General Gary King has been involved with have generated plenty of interest, criticisms by those not involved, and accusations by defense attorneys who are trying to save their clients' bacon. AG King conducted a briefing for reporters last month in hopes that some would use the opportunity to educate themselves and the public about the major corruption cases. Unfortunately, very little of the material ever made it into the mainstream media.  In the following clip, AG King discusses both the Region III Housing case and the Rebecca Vigil-Giron case.

ID Theft Victims Don't Have to Wait for Help

Identity theft is a growing problem in New Mexico but there IS help for those who have had their lives turned upside down by criminals who have disguised themselves as the victims. Attorney General Gary King has developed a database for NM law enforcement to use to help them comply with a state law that became effective in 2009. To date, not all law enforcement agencies have registered with the AGO in order to access and use the system but we expect the number of compliant agencies to rise soon. AG King is reminding every law enforcement agency in the state that they need to register as soon as possible.  In the meantime, there are things ID theft victims can do to help resolve the predicament they find themselves in after having their identity compromised.

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Pay to Play Cases #2

A lot has been said recently about the Attorney General's Office handling of the Foyqui tam cases. Most of what has been parroted has come from Mr. Foy's attorney.  For those truly interested in the rest of the story, here is what the AG's office has to say, part 2.

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Pay to Play Cases #1

A lot has been said recently about the Attorney General's Office handling of the Foy qui tam cases. Most of what has been parroted has come from Mr. Foy's attorney.  For those truly interested in the rest of the story, here is what the AG's office has to say.

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