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Attorney General Ellison reaches $3.5 million settlement with Edina Realty
Settlement resolves investigation into Edina’s alleged breaches of fiduciary duties firm owes its clients; Edina will provide refunds for consumers and reforms to its business practices going forward
 “Real estate brokers like Edina are legally required to act in the best interests of their clients. After a careful investigation, my Office is alleging that Edina Realty violated that duty,” Attorney General Ellison said.

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Attorney General Ellison requires charity to dissolve over governance violations
Urban Advantage Services failed to register and meet basic governance standards, abandoned charitable purpose
 “Minnesotans are a generous people, and we expect our charities to obey these rules, keep proper records, and work to help people who need it. Urban Advantage Services fell short of these expectations and failed to follow the law, so I’m ensuring they dissolve.” Attorney General Ellison said.

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SCAM STOPPER: Attorney General Ellison warns of claim sharks on Veterans Day
The warning is part of the Attorney General’s monthly Scam Stoppers series, aiming to protect Minnesota consumers from common scams.
“It’s unacceptable when scammers target any Minnesotan,” said Attorney General Keith Ellison. “It’s particularly galling when scammers go after Minnesota’s veterans, who have risked and sacrificed so much on our behalf.”

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Attorney General’s Office and Isanti County Attorney’s Office secure 2nd degree murder, other convictions in Isanti County
Court convicts Fredy Saavedra Olivar on four counts following December 2023 murder of Jose De Jesus Diaz Fernandes. Attorney General’s Office prosecuted this case upon request of Isanti County Attorney, per state law.

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Edgar Barrientos murder conviction vacated after AGO uncovered evidence of innocence
AGO’s Conviction Review Unit helps free man wrongfully convicted in 2009; Barrientos released from prison, case against him dismissed
“Mr. Barrientos was deprived of his freedom, and his loved ones were deprived of his presence, for the last 16 years. This case underscores the importance of reviewing claims of wrongful convictions without fear or favor, and when evidence leads to the conclusion that the wrong person was convicted of a crime, acting to correct that injustice.”  said Attorney General Ellison. 

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