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Alleged Mohegan chief fights jurisdiction
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2002 A man claiming to be a Mohegan chief plans to fight a $19,000 fine imposed by a Connecticut city. Chief Moigu Standing Bear claims an apartment building owned by the Mohegan Tribe and Nation Inc. Confederation of the Mohegan-Pequot Americans is sovereign territory and free from state and local jurisdiction. The city of Norwich disagrees and wants the money for housing violations. Get the Story:
Standing Bear vows fight over city fines (The Norwich Bulletin 8/2) Related Stories:
Conn. 'tribe' ordered to pay city fines (8/1)
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