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Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Files False Claims Act Lawsuit Against RTS Services Unlimited 11, LLC, Melinda Richards, Ashley Doway and Duane Robinson

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — V.I. Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announced today that the Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), has filed a civil action against RTS Services Unlimited 11, LLC (“RTS”), Melinda Richards, Ashley Doway, and Duane Robinson alleging violations of the Virgin Islands False Claims Act and related laws arising from claims submitted to the Virgin Islands Medicaid Program.

Statement from Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea on Passage of the 2026 Second Amendment Rights and Public Safety Act

U.S. Virgin Islands — I thank and commend the Virgin Islands Legislature for passing the “2026 Second Amendment Rights and Public Safety Act,” a comprehensive modernization of the Territory’s firearms laws developed by the Virgin Islands Department of Justice in close collaboration with Governor Bryan’s office, the Virgin Islands Police Department, and members and staff of the V.I. Legislature.

Virgin Islands Department of Justice Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Arrests St. Thomas Woman for Alleged Financial Exploitation, Abuse, and Neglect of Elderly Vulnerable Adult

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Justice on behalf of its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”) has arrested Henrietta Harlow in connection with an investigation involving the alleged financial exploitation, abuse, and neglect of an elderly vulnerable adult suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia.

Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect : U.S. Virgin Islands To Receive $1.6 Million

U.S. Virgin Islands — Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue’s and the Sacklers’ role in fueling the opioid crisis. The attorneys general launched a multistate investigation of Purdue in 2016, and the U.S. Virgin Islands sued Purdue in September 2020.

Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea Commemorates Police Week 2026 and Salutes the Virgin Islands Police Department

U.S. Virgin Islands — In observance of National Police Week, taking place May 11 through May 17, 2026, Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea proudly recognizes the dedicated officers and personnel of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) for their continued commitment to protecting and serving the people of the Virgin Islands.