Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
Official account for the Office of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
- Johnston man to serve 16 years in state prison for child molestation: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/johnston-man-serve-16-years-state-prison-child-molestation
- Attorney General Neronha protects local pharmacies from alleged illegal practices by PBMs: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-protects-local-pharmacies-alleged-illegal-practices-pbms
- Last night we hosted the RI Criminal Justice Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for its 2025 honorees.
- Attorney General Neronha, Governor McKee, General Assembly Leadership issue statement on Roger Williams & Fatima: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-governor-mckee-general-assembly-leadership-issue-statement
- Attorney General Neronha enhances health care market oversight: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-enhances-health-care-market-oversight
- Massachusetts man to serve 10 years in state prison for DUI crash: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/massachusetts-man-serve-10-years-state-prison-dui-crash
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- Attorney General Neronha co-leads coalition in suing HHS for conditioning funding on discriminatory policy: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
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- Attorney General Neronha, Attorney General Tong, Ørsted secure preliminary injunction against Trump Administration, preserving Revolution Wind project: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-attorney-general-tong-orsted-secure-preliminary-injunction
- Check out the latest from @nancyklavin.bsky.social on @rhodeislandcurrent.com, highlighting our continued commitment to fighting for Revolution Wind. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/06/r...
- The work continues in 2026.
- The Clifton Clerkship Program provides first-and second-year law students from historically underrepresented populations with the opportunity to spend the summer working on substantive legal matters while building valuable career experience. Learn more and apply at riag.ri.gov/careers
- In 2025, our Office rolled out a series of health care-related initiatives aimed at providing immediate relief and long-term solutions for Rhode Island’s health care system. Together, RI leaders must boldly act, with urgency and determination, to fix what is broken. More to come in 2026.
- This year, we tackled violence in our communities in part by prosecuting individuals responsible for violent crime, seeking justice for victims & their families. Our Office remains staunchly committed keeping RI'ers safe by all means available to us.
- Our Office is laser-focused on Roger Williams & Fatima. The continued viability of these safety-net hospitals is essential to ensure all RI'ers have access to quality care. They are integral to our community network of care & employ thousands of RI'ers, & we will continue to prioritize them in 2026.
- Since January 20, the federal Administration has taken actions that extend far beyond the President’s constitutional authority, impacting the rights of Rhode Islanders in real time. Our Office is leading the charge, taking key issues to RI federal court & courtrooms across the country, & winning.
- Consumers: we’ve got your back. So far in 2025, our Consumer Protection Unit has resolved 378 consumer complaints, resulting in over $1.2 million in value returned to Rhode Islanders, and still counting. File a consumer complaint at www.riag.ri.gov/forms/consumer-complaint
- Our Cold Case Unit re-examines cases, develops new witnesses and evidence, and uses modern technology to identify those responsible. This October, in collaboration with local law enforcement, the Unit closed two decades-old homicide cold cases, delivering answers for the victims’ families.
- This year, our victim services team worked tirelessly to support victims and their families across RI. In April, we hosted our annual Crime Victims’ Rights event in Memorial Park alongside local government, law enforcement, and advocates to honor local heroes and those affected by violent crime.
- This year, we hosted our 27th annual Open Government Summit with 500+ attendees. Through educating the public about the Access to Public Records Act and the Open Meetings Act, while fielding APRA and OMA complaints, we prioritized accountability in state and municipal government in 2025.
- Attorney General Neronha, coalition file lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
- This year, we sought further justice for victims of the opioid epidemic by going after those responsible for marketing these highly addictive drugs. To date, we have brought more than $315M in cash and lifesaving medication to RI, all of which will be used for treatment, prevention, and recovery.
- Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to defend critical consumer protection efforts: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-sue-trump-administration-defend-critical-consumer
- Attorney General Neronha reaffirms commitment to defending clean energy infrastructure following suspension notice: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-reaffirms-commitment-defending-clean-energy-infrastructure
- This year, we leveraged our environmental enforcement authorities to protect Rhode Islander’s health and welfare. We continued fervently enforcing environmental law and advocating for clean energy solutions, helping to ensure that our natural surroundings are healthy for generations to come.
- It’s been a busy year for our office. As we count down to 2026, we’re highlighting some of our accomplishments that benefited Rhode Islanders in 2025, unranked and non-exhaustive.
- Attorney General Neronha, law enforcement partners announce death of suspect in Brown University mass shooting: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-law-enforcement-partners-announce-death-suspect-brown
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- Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure win preventing Trump Administration from blocking billions in disaster preparedness funding: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
- Jury finds Indiana man guilty of child molestation and sexual assault in 1987 cold case: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
- Today, AG Neronha spoke at Politics & Pancakes, where he discussed the work of the Office, including updates on healthcare policy initiatives, federal accountability, and more. Thanks to @pellcenter.bsky.social and Newport Chamber of Commerce for the invitation!
- Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure victory preventing Trump Administration from halting wind energy permitting: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-secure-victory-preventing-trump-administration
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- Reposted by Attorney General Peter F. NeronhaNEW: Rhode’s Island’s two embattled safety-net hospitals — Roger Williams and Fatima Hospital — will remain open through at least January with the help of funds from an escrow held by @peterneronha.bsky.social’s office. More: @bostonglobe.com www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/05/m...
- In November, we helped return over $192,339 to 48 consumers - that’s an average of $4,007 per person. Need to file a consumer complaint? Fill out the form: 🔗 www.riag.ri.gov/forms/consumer-complaint
- Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to block unlawful SNAP eligibility guidance. www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
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- Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit against the Trump Administration for upending support for homeless Americans. www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
- Coventry man sentenced to life in state prison for child molestation. www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
- Attorney General Neronha, coalition successfully defend critical services for sexual and domestic violence survivors. www.riag.ri.gov/press-releas...
- Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure permanent injunction to protect libraries, workers, and small businesses: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-secure-permanent-injunction-protect-libraries
- Jury convicts former North Attleboro man of manslaughter in 2010 Providence cold case: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/jury-convicts-former-north-attleboro-man-manslaughter-2010-providence-cold-case
- You’ve got mail! 📬 Take a look at some of the consumer complaints that we resolved recently. These three cases returned $593.45 in value to RI consumers! How can we help you? File a consumer complaint on our website at riag.ri.gov/forms/consumer-complaint
- In October, we helped return over $114,724 in value to 28 consumers - that’s an average of $4,097 per person. Need to file a consumer complaint? Fill out the form: 🔗 www.riag.ri.gov/forms/consumer-complaint
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- Watch more of AG Neronha on Making the Case with @whitehouse.senate.gov and @agwilliamtong.bsky.social, where they discuss Revolution Wind, the Trump Administration and more, anywhere you find your podcasts🎧 youtu.be/r4DGvvhxkSg?...
- If you’re thinking about making a change in your health insurance, read the fine print. Junk health plans may look like insurance, but they won’t cover your medical expenses. Reach out to our office with any questions, and watch more of AG Neronha on WPRI 12 Community Focus: youtu.be/L3AfE9mHV-M?...
- Today, AG Neronha swore in Sydney Estner as a Special Assistant Attorney General and the newest member of our Criminal Division. A lifelong Rhode Islander, Sydney joins us from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Welcome, Sydney!
- Today, AG Neronha joined the Rhode Island Children’s Network, a program of Day One, in presenting a joint statewide conference focusing on the challenges of keeping children safe in the digital age.
- Attorney General Neronha reaches agreement to keep Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals open through November: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-reaches-agreement-keep-roger-williams-and-fatima-hospitals
- Consumer Alert: Attorney General Neronha warns Rhode Islanders about “junk” health plans: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/consumer-alert-attorney-general-neronha-warns-rhode-islanders-about-junk-health
- Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure permanent injunction to stop illegal conditions from placed on billions in federal transportation funding: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-secure-permanent-injunction-stop-illegal
- Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to block Public Service Loan Forgiveness restrictions: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-sue-trump-administration-block-public-service
- Attorney General Neronha praises Court decision in SNAP case: www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-praises-court-decision-snap-case
