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Drummond pursues motion to support Trump Administration’s rollback of extremist vehicle emissions standards

Tuesday, March 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion to intervene with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of the Trump Administration’s efforts to eliminate radical regulations of carbon emissions. At issue is a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment... Read More.

Drummond applauds President Trump’s selection of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security

Friday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today issued the following statement praising President Trump's nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: “Sen. Mullin is an inspired and excellent pick by President Trump to serve as his Cabinet Secretary of Homeland Security. The President knows what... Read More.

Drummond: $100K bond no match for accused head of billion-dollar drug operation

Wednesday, March 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed serious concern that a $100,000 bond for Hao Chen does not adequately protect Oklahoma communities from the man accused of leading a massive criminal operation. Bond was set today by an Oklahoma County court. “A $100,000 bond for Hao Chen does not come close to reflecting the harm done... Read More.

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Drummond demands answers from YouTube over alleged censorship of conservative voices

Friday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond wants answers from YouTube and its parent company, Alphabet Inc., regarding concerns that politically conservative voices may have been unfairly suppressed on the platform. Drummond and 15 state attorneys general sent a letter to Alphabet requesting detailed information about YouTube's content moderation practices and whether creators were subjected to individualized... Read More.

Drummond secures major settlements with Tyson, Cargill in landmark poultry pollution case

Monday, February 16 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Genter Drummond announced a major breakthrough in Oklahoma’s 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state's most significant environmental cases. “For over two decades, Oklahoma has fought to protect the... Read More.

Drummond reaches settlement with drug companies accused of price-fixing

Monday, February 9 by Ponca City Now

Oklahomans who bought generic drugs between 2009-2019 may qualify for compensation OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced that two major pharmaceutical companies will pay $17.85 million to settle allegations that they illegally worked together to raise prices on generic prescription drugs. The settlement involves Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health companies and is part of an ongoing multistate... Read More.

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GENTNER DRUMMOND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF OKLAHOMA

Tuesday, January 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take action to prevent the chatbot from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. Drummond and a coalition of 34 other state attorneys general wrote a letter calling on xAI to... Read More.

Drummond granted intervention in State Farm ‘Hail Focus Initiative’ lawsuit

Thursday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he appreciates the court’s decision to allow his office to intervene in a case against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging that the company operated a coordinated program to limit roof-related insurance payouts by denying or reducing valid hail and wind claims. Judge Amy Palumbo granted... Read More.

Drummond renews call for poultry litter settlement after court issues sweeping cleanup order

Wednesday, December 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has responded to a federal court judgment holding major poultry corporations responsible for phosphorus pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW). The ruling requires Tyson, Cargill, George's, Simmons and Cal-Maine to fund decades of cleanup and imposes strict restrictions on waste application practices. “This judgment has significant ramifications... Read More.

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Drummond opposes clemency in brutal double murder case

Monday, December 22 by Ponca City Now

Kendrick Simpson OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has formally requested that the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board deny clemency for convicted murderer Kendrick Simpson, who was sentenced to death for the brutal 2006 drive-by murders of Glen Palmer and Anthony Jones. In the clemency packet filed, Drummond emphasized that Simpson has never demonstrated genuine remorse,... Read More.

Drummond announces lawsuit against Uber

Friday, December 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies LLC and Uber USA LLC, alleging they used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in selling Uber One subscription services. Drummond and a coalition of 21 other state attorneys general joined the lawsuit Monday, which was filed earlier by the... Read More.

Drummond announces capture of alleged kidnapper on 10 Most Wanted list

Friday, December 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced authorities have arrested an alleged kidnapper on his office’s 10 Most Wanted list. The U.S. Marshals Metro Fugitive Task Force (MFTF) of the Western District of Oklahoma apprehended Carlos Uribe yesterday morning in southeast Oklahoma City. Uribe, 27, was wanted for a kidnapping in Cleveland County. Drummond... Read More.