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April 7, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Roderick McClam Pleads Guilty to DUI Manslaughter and Assault

(Anchorage, AK) – Today, Roderick McClam, 35, pled guilty to Manslaughter, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Driving Under the Influence for the Sept. 2022 killing of Robert Malone and for the injuries sustained by Earl Malone and Andrew Malone.

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April 6, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Devon Guthrie of Ketchikan to Serve 13 years for Sexual Assault

(Ketchikan, AK) – On April 2, Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand sentenced Devon Guthrie, 24, to 25 years imprisonment with 12 of those years suspended, followed by 20 years of felony probation.

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March 27, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

John "J.P." Buller Convicted of Multiple Sexual Felonies

(Juneau, AK) – Today, a Juneau jury found John &J.P.& Buller, 40, of Yakutat guilty of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, and Attempted Sexual Assault in the Second Degree following a three-day trial.

Attorney General Stephen J. Cox

Attorney General Designee
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.

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.