AG Rokita and his wife Kathy with Gary Varvel at Indiana Right to Life 11th Annual Christmas Gala
Liberty in Action
As Indiana’s Attorney General, fighting for your liberty is my top priority. Below are some highlights of our work!
​​​​◊ Reviewing Rokita


​​​​◊ Stopping Deceptive Conduct, Protecting Hoosiers


◊ Standing Up For Tenants, Holding Bad Landlords Accountable
◊ Fighting Woke Corporate Culture

◊ Taking Action Against Robocallers

How can we help you?
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Contact our Office for additional information, resources and more.




REVIEWING ROKITA




"Thank you Todd! Taking advantage of Hoosier homeowners like this is INCREDIBLE! Thank you for stopping it!" -Faith


"You can't stop winning! Good vs evil and good is winning again" -Edith


"Hoosiers have a great fighter in Attorney General Todd Rokita!" -Jerrald


"Best AG in the country." -David


"Such a great accomplishment…you should be very proud of all your hard work for we the people!" -Rodney


"Thank you for keeping our state conservative and safe from these progressive narratives." -Chelsie


"As a mother of a veteran that has passed, I truly appreciate that you participated and took the time in honoring our veterans. Thank you and God bless you." -Jade


"Merry Christmas, AG Todd Rokita! Thank you for your work protecting Hoosiers." -Laura


"Thanks for all you do for Hoosiers!" -Scott



AROUND INDIANA

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December 14: AG Todd Rokita speaks at Delaware County Republican Women's Club
Attorney General Rokita had the honor of speaking at the Delaware County Republican Women's Club Christmas Brunch. He said it was great to see State Senator Scott Alexander, Delaware County Commissioner District II Sherry Riggin, Delaware County Commissioner District III Shannon Henry, Delaware County Clerk Rick Spangler, Delaware County Council Members Bill Hughes, Matt Kantz, Jessica Pipper, and Eugene Whitehead. City of Muncie Clerk Belinda Munson, and Delaware County Auditor and County Chairman Ed Carroll also came out to support these wonderful women.
December 14: OAG staff honor fallen heroes at Wreaths Across America Ceremony
National Wreaths Across America Day is a beautiful ceremony that gives us the opportunity to honor our service members and remember our fallen heroes. Our team was grateful to join Hoosiers at Crown Hill Cemetery to place wreaths at the graves of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to all the organizations and network of patriots who helped make this day possible.

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December 13: AG Todd Rokita and Team decorate OAG Christmas Tree

Thank you to the Piney Acres Farm in Fortville for donating us this awesome tree. And thank you to our team member, Leona, for gifting this Santa doing yoga ornament. Attorney General Rokita said as a frequent goer of The Hot Room - Hot Yoga Indianapolis, it was very much appreciated.


Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!


December 11: OAG Staff Teaches young Hoosiers about Indiana Statehood Day
On December 11th, 208 years ago, Indiana officially became our nation's 19th state. This Indiana Statehood Day, we had the opportunity to share our storied history and the fact we live in one of the greatest places on earth with many 4th graders at the Statehouse.


Truly blessed to be a Hoosier!
December 10: OAG Staff Volunteer at Salvation ArmyOffice of the Attorney General staff members had the honor of volunteering at Eagle Creek Corps Salvation Army. They helped Hoosiers shop, unload trucks full of toys, and restocked shelves. Thank you for allowing us to come help Hoosiers during this holiday season!
December 7: OAG Section Chief receives National Karen Cordry Bankruptcy Award
Congratulations to Heather Crockett, OAG's tremendous Section Chief of Asset Recovery & Bankruptcy Litigation, on receiving the National Karen Cordry Bankruptcy Award! She was recognized for her extraordinary contributions advocating for the interests of our state in Bankruptcy cases. Well deserved!


December 5: OAG Staff Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Northlake Auto Recyclers
Our office had the honor of presenting Marty Hollingshead, the owner of Northlake Auto Recyclers, with a plaque celebrating his business's 40th anniversary. Thank you for your commitment and decades of amazing service to the Hammond community and Indiana.


Congratulations on all your success!
December 5: AG Todd Rokita Keynotes at Reliable Energy Annual Meeting
Attorney General Rokita had the opportunity to speak at the Reliable Energy Annual Meeting. He talked about how our office and 10 other states filed a joint antitrust complaint against BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard to stop international asset managers from scheming to force a radical climate agenda on American utility companies.
December 3: AG Todd Rokita attends Indiana Right to Life 11th Annual Christmas Gala
Attorney General Rokita attended Indiana Right to Life 11th Annual Christmas Gala with his wife, Kathy. He said it was great to be around fellow Hoosiers who are working around the clock to protect the lives of the unborn. He also thanked Lt. Governor-Elect Micah Beckwith for giving the closing prayer.



NEWS ABOUT THE OFFICE




Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement on
Joseph Corcoran's execution
Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement:


"Early this morning, Indiana conducted its first execution since 2009. Joseph Corcoran's case worked its way through our judicial system and today he finally paid his debt to society as justice was provided to his victims.


"A jury recommended and a judge imposed a sentence of death for the senseless murders of four people. My office fought to defend that sentence and state law every step of the way, and the Indiana Department of Correction carried it out professionally."

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Driving away deceptive conduct in the used car industry, Attorney General Todd Rokita files six lawsuits on behalf of buyers

Attorney General Todd Rokita has announced a sweep of lawsuits against multiple Indiana car dealers allegedly engaged in deceptive acts against car-buying Hoosiers. The lawsuits focus on helping affected consumers who purchased used cars and allegedly ended up with a variety of broken promises, such as not receiving titles or receiving vehicles with salvage titles that were not legal to drive on Indiana roads.

“Indiana consumers deserve to get what they pay for,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We won’t hesitate to bring lawsuits against car dealers who lie or fail to honor their end of agreements with purchasers. Deceptive conduct hurts consumers, and it hurts the reputation of the vast majority of Indiana car dealers who conduct business the right way.”

The lawsuits were filed against Cars R Us, MG Motors, Merliot Auto Sales, Phoenix Motors, Redelman’s Deals on Wheels, and W. Main Auto Sales.

MG Motors and W. Main Auto Sales each allegedly sold cars to consumers and failed to deliver titles. MG Motors allegedly failed to deliver 17 titles while W. Main Auto sales allegedly failed to deliver 22 titles.

Merliot Auto Sales allegedly sold 17 vehicles that had “salvage” title brands to unknowing consumers. Vehicles with “salvage” title brands cannot legally be driven on Indiana roads.

Cars R Us allegedly agreed as part of a vehicle sale to pay off the loan on the consumer’s trade-in vehicle. Cars R Us allegedly failed to make the trade-in payoff, leaving the consumer with multiple auto loans — one on their trade-in and one on their newly-purchased vehicle.

Phoenix Motors sold vehicles to two consumers when the vehicles were allegedly not owned by Phoenix Motors. The vehicles were allegedly then taken back by Phoenix and returned to their original owners, despite the consumers paying for the vehicles in full — leaving the consumers without the monies they paid or the vehicles they purchased.

Redelman’s Deals on Wheels lost its Indiana dealer license to sell vehicles in December 2023. Redelmen’s allegedly continued to sell cars without the required license.

Attorney General Rokita is seeking injunctive relief, consumer restitution, civil penalties, and costs in the lawsuits.

Consumers who believe they have encountered wrongful business practices are encouraged to file complaints with the Attorney General at
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The lawsuits are attached.

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Attorney General Todd Rokita wins victory for Hoosier consumers in MV Realty litigationPositive changes made to Indiana’s law as a result of investigation
Attorney General Todd Rokita has prevailed in a lawsuit against a Florida-based real estate company that negotiated contracts with Hoosiers that allegedly violated Indiana law.

After soliciting customers via thousands of robocalls, MV Realty unfairly locked Hoosiers into broker services contracts for a term of 40 years in exchange for modest up-front cash payments. Memoranda of these contracts were filed in each homeowner’s chain of title in county recorder offices — thus creating problems for homeowners who wanted to refinance, obtain second mortgages or undertake other transactions.

“Hardworking Hoosiers face burdens enough in financing housing costs without the added headache of dealing with deceptive schemes,” Attorney General Rokita said. “By successfully putting a stop to these predatory practices and voiding unfair contracts, we have spared hundreds of homeowners from difficult and unfair circumstances. Our team will continue our work protecting Indiana consumers.”

As part of a consent judgment, MV Realty and its principals have agreed to the following conditions:

- To file a release of all homeowner benefit agreements attached to the property of more than 300 Hoosier homeowners within 30 days of entry of the judgment.
- That MV Realty would relinquish all rights to the agreements and that they are void and unenforceable.
- That defendants would not advertise or offer services as real estate brokers or broker companies in the State of Indiana for at least five years.
Attorney General Rokita’s team will notify each homeowner of the settlement by letter. Any questions from consumers about the judgment can be directed to
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In the lawsuit, the State of Indiana alleged that agreements with MV Realty signed by Hoosier homeowners were equivalent to high-interest mortgages, backed by the recording of the contracts against their real property. The resolution resolves more than $800,000 in expected future receivables for MV Realty, which have now been forfeited by the company.

Following Attorney General Rokita’s lawsuit against MV Realty, the Indiana General Assembly enacted legislation outlawing similar contracts.

Attorney General Rokita expressed gratitude to staff members who worked on achieving this successful resolution, including Deputy Director of Consumer Protection Steven Taterka; Homeowner Protection Unit Section Chief Chase M. Haller; Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Linsey; Homeowner Protection Unit Investigator Molly Jefford; and Data Privacy Investigator Victoria Hardcastle.

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Indiana holding woke corporate culture accountable with Attorney General Todd Rokita’s lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and VanguardLawsuit alleges these corporatists are illegally conspiring to manipulate energy markets
Attorney General Todd Rokita is taking further action to stop woke corporatists and their left-leaning allies in government from driving up energy costs for hardworking Hoosiers.

“We’re taking on very powerful forces arrayed against the interests of everyday working Hoosiers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Coal has been the backbone of Indiana’s economic success for decades. The demand for electricity has gone up and these ESG titans are reaping the benefits of these skyrocketed prices; by keeping their thumb on production.”

ESG investing — the acronym stands for the investing principle that prioritizes environmental issues, social issues, and certain corporate governance ideas — elevating goals like mitigating climate change, enforcing hiring quotas, and achieving social justice benchmarks above the fiduciary duty to maximize returns for investors. 

Over the past four years, America’s coal producers have not been responding to the price signals of the free market, but have been listening to BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street instead as alleged in the complaint. The three asset managers acquired substantial stockholdings over several years in every significant publicly held coal producer in the United States, thereby allegedly gaining the power to control the policies of coal production in the United States.

Indiana along with 10 other fossil fuel producing states filed suit to hold BlackRock accountable for their alleged aggressive attempts to manipulate policy by manipulating and controlling the markets through threats and votes at stakeholder meetings and in board rooms. As unelected non-policy makers, the complaint alleges they are using their market power to force socialist and Leftist policies, like climate change, to better fill their pockets.

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Robocall Reckoner returns: Attorney General Todd Rokita sends blunt warning to phone companiesOffice co-leads bipartisan task force of 51 Attorneys General
Attorney General Todd Rokita took new action this week against illegal robocallers who are trying to scam Hoosiers. He warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.

As a lead member of the 51-member bipartisan attorney general Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, Attorney General Rokita and Section Chief of Data Privacy and ID Theft, Doug Swetnam, and his team have been investigating these providers.

“These annoying and illegal calls not only terrorize Hoosiers but Americans across the nation,” Attorney General Rokita said. “I said it before and I’ll say it again, if the telecom industry won't police itself, this unprecedented task force will.”

In the warning letters, the task force informs the providers that it has shared the findings of its investigations with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which will consider appropriate next steps.

The task force sent warning letters to the following companies:

KWK Communications, Inc.: KWK Communications received at least 129 traceback notices from the industry traceback group between 2020 and 2022, which included high volumes of calls associated with IRS and Social Security Administration scams, auto warranty scams, and utilities scams. In just one month in 2022, KWK allegedly routed more than 20,000 calls with illegally spoofed telephone numbers and more than 8.7 million calls made using invalid Caller ID numbers.

Inbound Inc. Inbound received at least 63 traceback notices between 2021 and 2022, including many about calls that involved imposter scams. Inbound is also estimated to have allegedly routed more than 28.4 million DirecTV and cable discount scam robocalls in a single month in 2022. The FTC previously issued a cease-and-desist demand to Inbound over these scam calls.

AKA Management, Inc. AKA received at least 129 traceback notices between 2020 and 2022, including about calls that were government imposter scams and tech support scams. AKA is also estimated to have allegedly routed about 12.1 million Amazon and Apple imposter robocalls to consumers in a single month in 2022.

CallVox LLC: CallVox received more than 47 traceback notices between 2020 and 2022 warning of unlawful or suspicious robocalls that it helped move into and through the U.S. telephone network, including thousands of calls to people who were registered on the Do Not Call list and calls placed using illegally spoofed telephone numbers.

The letters warned that if these providers continue to transmit robocalls and violate state and federal laws, the task force may pursue further legal actions against these companies and their owners.

The Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force of 51 bipartisan attorneys general investigates and takes legal action against those responsible for routing significant volumes of illegal robocall traffic into and across the United States.

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The Turkey is Roasting and so are November RecallsAttorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers about products recalled in NovemberAttorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in November. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, return or replace a purchased recalled item that could be harmful to their families. 


“The holidays should be a time of togetherness, not a time to worry about defected products,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Hoosiers need to know if purchased items are flawed or have the potential to hurt them or their families.”


According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, find the following consumer products that were recalled in November
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If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.     


To view recalls issued prior to November visit the 
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