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November 9, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

William John Sorenson Convicted of Two Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree

(Anchorage, AK) – On Nov. 9, 2026, 49-year-old William John Sorenson pled guilty to two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree.

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November 6, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Versace Armani Sperl Guilty in 2023 Murder of Daishon Alex

(Anchorage, AK) – On Nov. 6, 2026, an Anchorage jury found defendant Versace Armani Sperl, 28, guilty of Murder in the First Degree, two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, Manslaughter, and Tampering With Physical Evidence in the First Degree, all charges related to the 2023 slaying of 22-year-old Daishon Alex in front of 409 Mumford Street in Mountain View.

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November 6, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Ryan Dummler Sentenced to 60 Years for Murder of John William Martin III

(Anchorage, AK) – Today, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced Ryan Michael Dummler, 35, to 60 years in prison for the murder of John William Martin III.

Acting Attorney General Cori Mills

Acting Attorney General
Cori Mills

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.