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January 23, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Ernest Johnson Sentenced to Serve 12 Years

(Juneau, AK) – Last week, Ernest Roy Johnson Jr., 37, was sentenced on two counts of Attempted Sexual Assault in the Second Degree.

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January 23, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Isaac Friday, of Kake, Sentenced on Manslaughter Plea

(Juneau, AK) – On Jan. 21, 2025, Isaac Friday, age 33, was sentenced to 20 years with 13 years and 11 months suspended after pleading Guilty to Manslaughter for the death of Jade Williams.

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January 13, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Fairbanks Jury Convicts Robert Reichmann of Attempted Murder

(Fairbanks, AK) – On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Robert Reichmann, 40, was convicted by a Fairbanks jury of one count of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, and two counts of Assault in the First Degree.

Attorney General Stephen J. Cox

Attorney General
Stephen J. Cox

Mission

The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans.


Vision

The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the state through a valued and well-trained team of attorneys and administrative professionals dedicated to public service.

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We seek fair and just resolutions to legal disputes while honoring the rights of crime victims and other injured parties.

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