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Attorney General Ellison reaches $700 million nationwide settlement against Johnson & Johnson
J&J will pay Minnesota more than $10 million and stop manufacturing and selling talc products
“Minnesotans need and deserve accurate information about the safety of the products they buy. Johnson & Johnson fell short of that expectation and the law when they misled consumers about the safety and purity of their baby powder, which put women’s lives at risk,” Attorney General Ellison said.

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Attorney General Ellison leads effort asking Supreme Court to rule on states’ authority to regulate pharmacy benefit managers
Leads another bipartisan coalition of 32 AGs in requesting high court review Oklahoma’s authority to regulate abusive behavior of PBMs
“No one should have to choose between affording their lives and affording to live, but the high cost of pharmaceutical drugs forces too many people to do just that — and the abusive practices of PBMs are one of the main reasons people are having to make that terrible choice.” 

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Conviction Review Unit recommends first-degree murder conviction be vacated after 23 years
Brian Pippitt files motion in Aitkin County to vacate 2001 conviction
“Our goal is to ensure that no innocent person is serving time in a Minnesota prison for a crime they did not commit. No person or community is safer, and justice is not served, when an innocent person is convicted and imprisoned.” Attorney General Ellison said.

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Attorney General’s Office completes prosecutions related to murder of Zaria McKeever
Eriana Haynes and Tavion James sentenced today after guilty pleas to aiding an offender in brutal November 2022 slaying
Erick Haynes previously sentenced to life in prison after guilty plea to first-degree murder; Foday Kamara previously sentenced to more than 10 years after guilty plea to second-degree intentional murder

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Online retailer agrees to 10-year ban after scamming seniors, disabled people
Upright Cane and owner Caelan Nwokeuku sold walkers and scooters to seniors and disabled Minnesotans, largely those living in Greater Minnesota, but failed to deliver a single one; will pay $50K in fines and restitution
“Upright Cane’s scams targeting elderly and disabled Minnesotans seeking affordable mobility devices are despicable,” Attorney General Ellison said. “I am committed to using every tool at my disposal to stop scammers like this in their tracks and protect the people of Minnesota.”

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Attorney General Ellison Secures $35 Eli Lilly Insulin for Minnesotans

Attorney General Keith Ellison reached a settlement with insulin manufacturer Eli Lilly, which guarantees that Minnesotans will be able to purchase Eli Lilly insulin products for just $35 for the next 5 years. Eli Lilly will also donate free insulin to 15 clinics serving low-income Minnesotans for 5 the next five years.

Click here for more information and find out everything you need to know to obtain a month’s supply of insulin for $35, and for free, in some instances.

The Attorney General’s Office is remodeling its current office space and for everyone’s safety during this time, we are temporarily discontinuing the practice of in-person meetings with consumers and attempting to limit incoming mail. We are still committed to serving you in the best and most timely way possible. If you would like to speak with an analyst, we ask that you please call us. If you need help with a consumer problem and would like this Office to contact an organization on your behalf, we ask you to file a complaint using the Online Consumer Assistance Request Form. Thank you for your understanding.


Tips for fundraisers and donors
Know your rights and responsibilities as a fundraiser or donor to charitable causes

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office serves as the chief regulator of charities in Minnesota. The Charities Division of the Office is dedicated to educating fundraisers and charities about their responsibilities under the law and ensure they comply with the law, and to educating donors about their rights and how to know they are donating to reliable charities with a track record of delivering results. As such, the Office offers resources for the public including tips on researching charities, avoiding scams, and reporting questionable practices.


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Advisory Task Force on Lowering Pharmaceutical Drugs Prices - February 2020 Report

After nearly one year of public study and deliberation, Minnesota Attorney General Ellison’s Advisory Task Force on Lowering Pharmaceutical Drugs Prices has released a report and 14 recommendations for lowering prescription drug prices.

Read the full report or the press release for more information.


Affording Your Life Podcast
Listen to the AG's New Podcast!

Affording Your Life with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is your podcast about fairness, justice, and consumer information to help you afford your life.

Available on all major platforms


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Dose of Reality MN

Overdose deaths from opioids are increasing at an alarming rate. We are losing too many Minnesotans to painkillers, heroin, and other opioids. Use DoseOfReality.MN.gov to learn more about prescription painkiller abuse and how you can do your part to prevent it in Minnesota.