Attorney general Coverage

Justice for sexual assault victims: NC ends untested rape kit backlog

Attorney General Josh Stein announced on Tuesday that North Carolina has ended the backlog of untested older sexual assault kits.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

Jeff Jackson wins Democratic nomination for AG, setting up battle with Republican Dan Bishop

The win over Durham District Attorney Satana Deberry and retired Marine Tim Dunn set up an expensive general election showdown between Jackson and U.S. Rep Dan Bishop, who is also leaving congress in pursuit of the AG seat.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

US Rep. Jeff Jackson speaks to WRAL on 2024 Attorney General race

There are a handful of familiar races in the race for North Carolina Attorney General. WRAL News spoke with Democratic congressman Jeff Jackson on why he feels he's more qualified than his opponents, his record on gun legislation and his use of TikTok.

Durham DA talks tackling crime as she runs for NC attorney general

Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry released a campaign video highlighting reduced crime rates in Durham.

Durham County DA touts decrease in Durham violence in new campaign video for attorney general

Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry released a campaign video highlighting reduced crime rates in Durham.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

As state attorneys general get more political, NC's 2024 race looms large

From suing the president to refusing to defend controversial laws or choosing which companies to investigate, the attorney general has plenty of power in North Carolina, where it's also frequently been a launchpad to later run for governor.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Durham DA jumps into NC attorney general's race

Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry will run for attorney general, a spokeswoman confirmed Friday.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Jeff Jackson, NC congressman drawn out of his seat, will run for NC attorney general 'to fight political corruption'

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson saw his congressional district turned into a heavily Republican district under new maps passed Wednesday by the state legislature.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop launches campaign for NC attorney general

With help from Washington, the conservative congressman thinks he can be the first Republican to be elected Attorney General of North Carolina in over 100 years.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

U.S. Rep Dan Bishop says he'll run for NC attorney general

One of North Carolina's most conservative congressmen will forgo a shot at reelection in the U.S. House for a shot at becoming the state's top prosecutor, he told a Charlotte radio station.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Fact check: Greene says Trump prosecutor Jack Smith only targets Republicans

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., tweeted on July 18 that "Jack Smith is a lousy attorney ... He only targets Republicans because he's a weak little b---- for the Democrats."

Amy Sherman, PolitiFact reporter

NC Attorney General wants to put 'deceptive' realty company out of business

The state of North Carolina issued a one-two puinch on Tuesday against a realty company <a href="https://www.wral.com/mv-realty-under-investigation-accused-of-scamming-people-into-signing-deceptive-contracts/20744671/">5 On Your Side has warned you about</a>.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

NC AG on Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster fiasco : 'The concern is that Ticketmaster-Live Nation is operating as a monopoly'

NC Attorney General Josh Stein announced that his office is opening an investigation to determine whether Ticketmaster has violated the law.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL Multiplatform Producer

Case over ad for AG Josh Stein advances after review by Wake grand jury

A grand jury in Wake County moved to advance a case over an 2020 campaign ad for the state's attorney general, Josh Stein. While nobody has been charged, the move leaves open the possibility that the attorney general or members of his campaign could still be indicted.

By Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Abortion is still legal in NC. Here's what the law says

Abortion remains legal in North Carolina under state law even with Friday's U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Here's what the law says.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News Reporter

NC AG Stein: Don't fall victim to storm price-gouging

Some unscrupulous business owners see weather emergencies as a chance to make a quick buck from desperate customers. State Attorney General Josh Stein says don't fall for it - and if you do, report it.

Mark Boyle, WRAL Anchor and Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

State: Court can fund Leandro plan without General Assembly OK

The North Carolina constitution's promise of a quality education for all children is "itself, an appropriation made by law," according to the state Attorney General's Office.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Cooper vetoes another power struggle bill

A Republican bill targeting "collusive" settlements is turned back as the governor calls it "unconstitutional."

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Democrats say blocking AG from settling lawsuits is unconstitutional

North Carolina's attorney general would no longer be able to settle lawsuits against the state without the approval of legislative leaders, under a bill heading to Gov. Roy Cooper.

Bill requiring legislative approval of legal settlements headed to governor

The bill is meant to give the legislative majority veto power over legal settlements when lawsuits are filed over laws they helped write.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

House debates limits on attorney general

The House takes up a proposal that would limit the attorney general's ability to settle lawsuits.

Durham gas station gouged prices during spring gas shortage, AG Stein lawsuit claims

The company had paid only $2.65 per gallon for its most recent fuel shipment April 26, according to the lawsuit.

NC's Stein first to sue JUUL over marketing to teens

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has filed a lawsuit against JUUL, an e-cigarette maker, for designing and marketing its product to young people.

Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general

Garland was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Mutiny at Justice Dept. Halted Trump Scheme to Overturn Georgia

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department's top leaders listened in stunned silence this month: One of their peers, they were told, had devised a plan with President Donald Trump to oust Jeffrey Rosen as acting attorney general and wield the department's power to force Georgia state lawmakers to overturn its presidential election results.

Katie Benner, New York Times