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August 7, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Lataushia Shajuan Blackmer Convicted of Scheme to Defraud and First-Degree Theft from Yukon-Koyukuk School District

(Fairbanks, AK) -- Today, Lataushia Shajuan Blackmer, 50, was convicted by a Fairbanks jury of one count of Scheme to Defraud and one count of First-Degree Theft for making fraudulent purchases with school district funds in 2018 and 2019.

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August 7, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Nome DA Earthman Leaves Legacy

(Anchorage, AK) – Nome District Attorney John Earthman retired recently after serving for nearly 26 years.

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August 6, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Patrick Leu Tauanuu Sentenced to 65 years for Murdering Maataua Manogiamanu

(Anchorage, AK) - On Aug. 1, 2025, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Peter Ramgren sentenced Patrick Leu Tauanuu, 49, to serve 65 years in jail for the intentional murder of Maataua Kalapu Manogiamanu.

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.

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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.

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