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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 1d

It was my privilege to attend the Wreath of Hope Ceremony this week as we vowed to always stand with survivors and remembered those who lost their lives due to domestic violence. We will always fight to protect these vulnerable men, women, and children in our communities.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 3d

We had a great time at the opening of “The Outsiders” musical — based, of course, on the book by Tulsa native S.E. Hinton — at the Tulsa PAC. Wendy got into the spirit of it by wearing my 1977 Hominy Bucks Jr. High letterman jacket.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 4d

My office is working to protect all Oklahomans – especially our senior citizens – from scams. We will not leave these vulnerable men and women alone as they are exploited by criminals.
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Several types of scams target older adults in Oklahoma. Here's what to look out for

Joy McGill is an AARP official focused on helping seniors in Oklahoma avoid being scammed or victims of fraud.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 4d

I enjoyed my visit with the great men and women of the Kingfisher Rotary Club. These individuals are focused on serving our communities and leaving our state better than they found it. Thank you for your time.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 5d

Military veterans are invited to visit this art exhibition at the University of Oklahoma. Thank you to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and Steven Yazzie for this collaboration to give back to the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms.
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Artist Steven Yazzie to connect with fellow veterans on campus through artwork, discussion

Since 2019, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art has partnered with the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center to host monthly programs, inviting veterans to discuss artwork made by fellow

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 5d

I was honored to speak at the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Awards Ceremony, where we recognized individuals who have gone above and beyond to assist victims in our state. We are working to create a safer Oklahoma for the men, women, and children who are victims of domestic violence.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 6d

For more information, call 405-521-3921.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 6d

My office will offer its annual Employment Law Symposium with two sessions later this month. The symposium is open to everyone interested in employment law. To register for the Oklahoma City or Tulsa sessions, visit the registration page or email [email protected]. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

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The mission of the Office of the Attorney General is to seek justice for the people of Oklahoma by upholding the rule of law; serving public safety through prosecutions and civil enforcement actions; providing high-qualify legal representation for state agencies; and protecting and defending the Oklahoma and U.S. constitutions.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 7d

OSU-CHS remains a champion for a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to addiction and pain management through education and clinical care without the distraction of NCAST’s divergent mission and objectives.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 7d

Under an agreement mediated by my office, the National Center for Addiction Studies and Treatment (NCAST) has formally spun off from the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS). www.oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

National Center for Addiction Studies and Treatment spins off from OSU Center for Health Sciences

Under an agreement mediated by Attorney General Gentner Drummond, the National Center for Addiction Studies and Treatment (NCAST) has formally spun off from the Oklahoma State University Center for He...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 9d

Justice demands that we be allowed to present our case in full.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 9d

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a lower court ruling that prematurely barred the use of Karl Fontenot’s 1984 murder confession. This case involves the brutal murder of a young newlywed with her whole life ahead of her. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

Drummond hails court reversal in decades-old murder case

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals reversed today a lower court ruling that prematurely barred the use of Karl Fontenot’s 1984 murder confession. Attorney General Gentner Drummond called the decis...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 9d

The founder of a TX megachurch pleaded guilty to charges of lewd or indecent acts with a child stemming from incidents that date back to the 1980s. There can be no tolerance for those who prey on children. The victim here has waited far too many years for this day. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

Megachurch founder pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges

The founder of a Texas megachurch pleaded guilty today to five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child stemming from incidents that date back to the 1980s. Robert Preston Morris, 64, appeared in ...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 10d

It’s time our rules and policies catch up with the needs of 21st century technology and stop all criminal activity from occurring through illicit means of communication within prison walls.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 10d

I’m urging the FCC to allow correctional facilities to use jamming technologies to disrupt transmissions coming from contraband cellphones. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

Drummond urges FCC to allow cellphone jamming in prisons

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt a proposed rule allowing correctional facilities to use cellphone-jamming technologies to disrupt cellu...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 11d

A Pryor couple has been convicted by a Tulsa County jury for embezzling funds from a non-profit addiction recovery program they operated. We will vigorously prosecute those who misuse charitable contributions for personal gain. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

Pryor couple convicted for embezzling charitable funds

A Pryor couple has been convicted by a Tulsa County jury for embezzling funds from the Reckless Saints of Nowhere, a non-profit addiction recovery program they operated from 2017 to 2023.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 12d

I will not allow fraudsters to misrepresent the truth and exploit the generosity of Oklahomans for self-gain.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 12d

I’ve stopped a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who are accused of raising millions of dollars to fund breast cancer screenings but only spending a fraction of the donations on those procedures.
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Drummond stops deceptive cancer charity fundraising scheme

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has stopped a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who are accused of raising millions of dollars to fund breast cancer screenings but only spending...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 13d

As the Legislature has acknowledged, this will require an investment to ODMHSAS to help redevelop resources that have withered under the Stitt Administration.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 13d

The consent decree that my office helped broker for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) will save the state untold millions of dollars, but it is critical that this agency actually comply with the plan. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

Report finds ODMHSAS far short of compliance on Briggs lawsuit settlement

While the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has made some improvements in the wake of a landmark class-action lawsuit settlement, a progress report released t...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 16d

Oklahomans have my promise that my office will use every tool available to safeguard our kids and that bad actors will be held accountable for their evil schemes and deeds. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/gen...

September: Protecting our kids online

The Internet, social media and virtual communities have transformed how we work and play, no doubt – and not always for the better. For every high-tech breakthrough in communications, we find bad acto...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 17d

I hereby issue this official commendation of Dr. Shin for single-handedly saving John Mateer's season. BOOMER!

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 17d

My office will again partner with the Oklahoma Press Association to host free seminars on the state’s open meeting and open record laws next month. We must ensure that our public servants are acting openly with honesty and integrity. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

Open Meeting, Open Records seminars return to Oklahoma communities this fall

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office will again partner with the Oklahoma Press Association to host free seminars on the state’s open meeting and open records laws, beginning Oct. 27.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 19d

Like countless Cowboy fans around America, I have immense respect for Coach Mike Gundy & the unparalleled success he helped generate for Oklahoma State football. I continue to be 'loyal and true,' & more excited than ever to see what the future holds for Oklahoma State. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

Drummond reflects on Coach Gundy's departure

Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement after the termination of longtime Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy. Drummond earned his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State Uni...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond @oklahomaoag.bsky.social · 19d

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Drummond announces regional Officers of the Year for 2025

Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced regional winners in this second year of the Attorney General's Outstanding Oklahoma Officer of the Year Award. From these seven stellar officers of th...

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