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January 27, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

John James Sentenced to Serve 7.5 Years for Felony Assault and DUI

(Klawock, AK) – On January 26, 2026, John James, of Prince of Wales, was sentenced to serve 7.5 years for Felony Assault, DUI, and Misconduct involving Weapons in the Fourth Degree, following his conviction at trial on Sept. 26, 2025.

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January 27, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Gonzalo Sanchez Sentenced for Role in Death of Lincoln Peratrovich

(Klawock, AK) – Yesterday, Superior Court Judge Daniel Doty sentenced 20-year-old Gonzalo Sanchez to 30 years of jail with 10.5 years suspended for his role in the home invasion and death of 80-year-old Lincoln “Bingo” Peratrovich.

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January 26, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Alaska Attorney General Launches Statewide Grocery Pricing Compliance Initiative

(Anchorage, AK) – Attorney General Stephen J. Cox today announced a new statewide initiative aimed at ensuring accurate pricing at grocery stores across Alaska.

Attorney General Stephen J. Cox

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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.