
April 17, 2026
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced an agreement with Smithfield Public Schools after investigating their response to an antisemitic bullying incident involving a freshman student. The district has committed to corrective actions aimed at improving student safety.
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April 17, 2026
A federal judge dismissed a Department of Justice complaint against Rhode Island regarding access to voter information. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha praised his office's legal team and emphasized state authority over election data.
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April 16, 2026
A jury has convicted Je’avonie Dorvil for murder following a fatal shooting incident in Providence in January 2022 that left one man dead and another injured. Authorities highlighted cooperation among Rhode Island officials and Massachusetts law enforcement agencies leading to his arrest.
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April 15, 2026
A jury ruled in favor of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and 26 other states against Live Nation for monopolizing concert ticketing services. The verdict could mean lower ticket prices and more options for artists nationwide.
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April 10, 2026
Luis Sepulveda has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus ten years without parole for murdering Angel Rodriguez during a Mother’s Day party in Providence in May 2023. Authorities say forensic evidence linked Sepulveda directly to the crime scene.
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April 3, 2026
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined other states in suing President Trump over an executive order affecting election administration. The lawsuit challenges attempts at increased federal control over voter eligibility lists for mail-in ballots.
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April 1, 2026
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a coalition opposing an executive order redefining birthright citizenship ahead of Supreme Court arguments in Trump v. Barbara. The group called for upholding constitutional protections established over 150 years ago.
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March 31, 2026
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s rollback of federal limits on toxic air pollutants from power plants. The suit argues weakened regulations threaten public health by increasing exposure to hazardous substances like mercury.
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March 23, 2026
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a group of state attorneys general suing the Trump Administration over new conditions placed on USDA program funds. The coalition argues these requirements are unrelated to nutrition programs' purposes and could jeopardize vital services.
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March 20, 2026
A Massachusetts man has been convicted by a jury in Kent County Superior Court for child molestation charges following a four-day trial. Authorities credit the bravery of the victim and cooperation between law enforcement agencies for achieving justice.
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