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Robinson Rancheria chairwoman ordered to stand trial for theft


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Tracey Avila, the chairwoman of the Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians of California, was ordered to stand trial on theft charges.

Avila, 51, is accused of stealing more than $60,000 from the Elem Pomo Tribe. She used to be the tribe's fiscal officer.

A trial date hasn't been set but Ailva will be arraigned on October 30. She was arrested over a year ago.

Get the Story:
Lake County: Robinson Rancheria tribal chair to stand trial for grand theft (The Willits News 10/4)
Tribal chair ordered to stand trial in grand theft case (The Lake County News 10/4)

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