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Story Archives of 'Attorney General'NH's Parental Notification Law Goes to the US Supreme CourtBy Julie Donnelly on Thursday, December 1, 2005.New Hampshire has taken center stage in the national debate over abortion rights. The US Supreme Court will decide whether the state's parental notification law for teenagers seeking abortions is constitutional. The opportunity to present a case before the high court was a first for New Hampshire's Attorney General, Kelly Ayotte. And many state lawmakers on both sides of the issue traveled to Washington to weigh in and to be a witness to history. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports. AG Charges Chandler with MisdemeanorBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, March 15, 2005.Former House Speaker Gene Chandler has pleaded guilty to not reporting the tens of thousands of dollars he received in gifts over the past six years. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. Church and State Have Their Day In CourtBy Josh Rogers on Friday, January 21, 2005.State prosecutors and the Diocese of Manchester were before a Hillsborough County Superior Court Judge Yesterday. They argued the terms of the Diocese's 2002 settlement agreement over past sexual abuse by state Priests. AG: Flynn Should be DisciplinedBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, October 7, 2004.The Attorney General's Office says Commissioner of Safety Dick Flynn compromised the criminal investigation into former Attorney General Peter Heed. The AG's report, however, stops short of accusing Flynn of breaking the law. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. Introducing Kelly AyotteBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, July 21, 2004.New Hampshire's first female Attorney General was sworn in recently. Kelly Ayotte, a Nashua native, takes over the office in a time of turmoil. Peter Heed, the former A.G. resigned amidst allegations of improper touching, allegations for which he was later cleared. We'll look at the new A.G.'s vision for the future. Attorney General Peter HeedBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, March 12, 2003.New Hampshire’s new attorney general was Cheshire County attorney before taking his new position. We’ll talk with Heed about his experience and his overall criminal justice philosophy. www.state.nh.us/nhdoj Laura Knoy hosts. AG's Report on Clergy Sexual Abuse in NHBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Monday, March 3, 2003.In a few hours, the New Hampshire Attorney General's office will release a report on how the Manchester Catholic Diocese handled abusive priests. 9000 pages of documents uncovered in the course of the investigation are also expected to be released. Benson Takes HeedBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Thursday, February 13, 2003.After months of delays, Governor Craig Benson has finally chosen an Attorney General. He announced the nomination at the Executive Council meeting this afternoon. NHPR's Raquel Maria Dillon reports. The Catholic Church Settles to Avoid IndictmentBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Tuesday, December 10, 2002.The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester has announced a groundbreaking agreement with the State Attorney General. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Was Justice Served?By Mark Bevis on Tuesday, December 10, 2002.TODAY?S SETTLEMENT MEANS THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL NOT TRY TO CRIMINALLY INDICT THE DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER. BUT WAS THE DEAL A GOOD ONE? NHPR?S MARK BEVIS ASKED THAT QUESTION TO FRANKLIN PIERCE LAW PROFESSOR ALBERT SCHERR. SCHERR TEACHES CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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