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July 17, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

OSP Review Protects Due Process

(Anchorage, AK) – Today, Deputy Attorney General John Skidmore met with reporters to discuss how the Office of Special Prosecutions in the Alaska Law Department reviews officer-involved shooting cases.

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July 15, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

Kelly Crane of Soldotna Convicted and Sentenced on Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

(Kenai, AK) – Today, Superior Court Judge Jason Gist sentenced Kelly Crane to a composite 64 years in jail with 12 years suspended, 15 years of supervised probation, and sex offender registration and treatment.

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July 12, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

Brian Smith Sentenced to 226 Years for Murders of Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk

(Anchorage, AK) – Today, Superior Court Judge Kevin Saxby sentenced Brian Steven Smith, 53, to 226 years in prison for the murders of Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk.

Attorney General Treg Taylor

Attorney General
Treg Taylor

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.

Values

We serve Alaska in a way that earns the trust of the public and fosters confidence in criminal prosecutions and state government.

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

We foster a healthy work/life balance.

We encourage professional development.

We encourage a respectful, collaborative, and professional workplace where excellence, integrity, trust, diversity, and accountability are prioritized.