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October 17, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

Joseph Kashatok, of Kipnuk, Sentenced to 79 Years for Possession of Child Pornography

(Bethel, AK) – On Oct. 15, Superior Court Judge Nelson Traverso sentenced Joseph Kashatok, 67, of Kipnuk Alaska, to serve 79 years in prison for possession of child pornography. 

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October 17, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Officer-Involved Shooting in Gambell

(Anchorage, AK) – The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting from Aug. 16, 2024, involving Alaska State Troopers Jayson Christner and Colten Buie and Court Services Officer Sawyer Munson’s use of force against Vaughn Walunga, 46, in Gambell.

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October 15, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

Michael Jolly Sentenced to 6 Months to Serve for Domestic Violence Assault Against Mother of Newborns

(Anchorage, Alaska) - On Oct. 2, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Christina Rankin, sentenced Michael Jolly to 24 months in jail with 18 months suspended and three years of felony probation following his release from jail.

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.