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Press Releases and Articles

Attorney General Drummond comments on Hancock execution

November 30, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 30, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement today after the execution of Phillip Dean Hancock, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2001 murders of Robert Jett and James Lynch. The Attorney General attended the execution at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.

"Justice has been served for the murders of Robert Jett and James Lynch. I hope today brings a measure of peace to the families of the men whose lives were tragically cut short by Phillip Dean Hancock."

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Drummond commends Oklahoma Corporation Commission for reinstating rate relief for PSO residential customers

November 21, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 21, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following remarks today after all three Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners supported his motion to reinstate a 2.5 percent residential rate cap for customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO).

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Drummond issues opinion, guidance on state abortion laws

November 21, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 21, 2023) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a formal opinion today explaining that Oklahoma law does not allow pregnant women to be punished for seeking, performing or self-inducing an abortion to intentionally terminate their pregnancy. The opinion was requested by four state senators and two state representatives.

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Drummond urges Corporation Commissioners to side with Oklahoma ratepayers over Biden Administration agencies in today's hearing

November 21, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 21, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Corporation Commissioners to side with Oklahoma ratepayers over federal agencies after the Biden Administration filed a brief yesterday in support of higher rates for residential customers. The matter is set for a hearing this afternoon.

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Drummond sues Biden Administration over Title X abortion overreach

November 20, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 20, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after that federal agency suspended a family planning grant that the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has received for more than 40 years.

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Attorney General's Organized Crime Task Force seizes more than 77,000 illegal marijuana plants

November 17, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 17, 2023) – Only a week after seizing more than 36 tons of black-market marijuana in a single day, the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) have made another major seizure, this time in Pottawatomie County.  

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Attorney General's Organized Crime Task Force seizes 72,000 lbs. of illegal marijuana

November 14, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 14, 2023) – The Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) last week seized more than 36 tons of illegal marijuana in searches conducted in Wagoner County and Lincoln County. Attorney General Gentner Drummond established the task force earlier this year to combat Oklahoma’s many illegal marijuana operations.

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Drummond files motion in PSO rate case to protect residential customers

November 13, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 13, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed two motions today requesting that the Oklahoma Corporation Commission modify its final order on Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) rate request to ensure greater relief for residential customers.

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Attorney General Drummond cautions consumers about growing online car sales scam

November 8, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 8, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is cautioning Oklahomans to be aware of a prevalent scam involving online car sales. In these scenarios, scammers post an online advertisement selling a car or other vehicle at a steeply discounted price. The ad may appear on a website of what seems to be a legitimate out-of-state dealership or auction site, and often includes photos matching the description of the for-sale car and even vehicle identification numbers.

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AG Column: Generally Speaking - November 2023

November 7, 2023

As we observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and remember the many heroes who have bravely defended the United States of America, I am filled with deep gratitude. Like all Americans, I am thankful to all who have answered the call to serve, and especially to the estimated 300,000 living Oklahomans who have fought for our freedom and advanced our democracy.

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