New Mexico Attorney General
Recent News About New Mexico Attorney General
-
New Mexico DOJ arrests Perry Pool for possession of child sexual abuse materials
Special Agents from the New Mexico Department of Justice’s (NMDOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit have arrested and charged Perry Pool with possession of sexual exploitation of children under the age of 13.
-
New Mexico AG expands stream access lawsuit; files contempt motion against landowner
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has expanded a lawsuit to include Pecos property owners Richard and Jean Jenkins, while also filing a contempt motion against Erik Briones for violating a consent decree with the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ).
-
New Mexico joins multi-state lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for alleged monopolistic practices
New Mexico has joined nine other states in a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department against Live Nation-Ticketmaster. The suit, which includes 29 other states and the District of Columbia, alleges monopolization and other unlawful conduct in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.
-
New Mexico Attorney General launches internet safety webpage
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the launch of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Safety webpage. The page features an “experience form” where parents and teens can share their past or current issues with social media platforms. These submitted experiences will help inform a broader campaign set to be announced later this summer.
-
New Mexico AG investigates Memorial Medical Center for alleged denial of essential care
Las Cruces, NM – This morning, Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is launching an investigation into Memorial Medical Center following allegations that the hospital has refused to treat indigent cancer patients, failed to screen patients for financial assistance, and denied medical services to patients in violation of New Mexico law.
-
Attorney General Torrez comments on sentencing of Sergio Almanza
Sergio Almanza was sentenced to 25 years in prison today for the death of 7-year-old Pronoy Bhattacharya at the River of Lights holiday celebration in 2021. Pronoy’s mother, Deepshikha Chowdhury, addressed the judge, stating, “Every moment of my day is spent thinking about Pronoy. I want Pronoy to know, wherever he may be, that justice was served today.”
-
Izaiah Garcia sentenced to life plus 13 years for Cayla Campos's murder
Izaiah Garcia was sentenced to life plus 13 years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections for the murder of Cayla Campos, a 21-year-old woman. The sentencing was handed down by Judge Joseph Montano on July 2, 2024. Garcia had been convicted of first-degree murder on February 29, 2024.
-
Cody McDonald sentenced to 18 years for second-degree murder
Silver City, NM – Judge Jarod Hofacket sentenced Cody McDonald to 18 years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections for the murder of 22-year-old Daniel Murillo. On April 12, 2024, the New Mexico Department of Justice secured a guilty conviction against McDonald. He was found guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence by a Grant County jury.
-
Man arrested for sharing child abuse material on BitTorrent network
Following a months-long investigation involving undercover agents, the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division has arrested Jonathan Anzures. The 36-year-old was found to be sharing torrents containing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on the BitTorrent Network. Anzures now faces charges of possession and distribution of CSAM featuring children under the age of 13, as per NMSA 1978, Sections 30-6A-3(A), (C).
-
New Mexico Attorney General proposes legislative priorities for special session
Attorney General Raúl Torrez, in collaboration with key community stakeholders, has proposed a set of legislative priorities to be considered by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham at the upcoming special session. The initiatives are designed to enhance law enforcement capabilities, clarify Geographical Positioning System (GPS) Data and protect crime victims’ rights throughout New Mexico.
-
New Mexico AG sues Second Judicial District Court over IPRA violations
Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against the Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) in New Mexico, alleging violations of the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). The lawsuit stems from the court's refusal to release crucial public records requested by journalists. These records are considered essential for assessing the effectiveness of court-ordered location monitoring of criminal defendants.
-
AG Raul Torrez: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’
State Attorney General Raul State Attorney General Raul Torrez (D-New Mexico) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). (D-New Mexico) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).