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Faction accuses 'imposters' of promoting casino
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FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2003

Factions of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California are battling over a proposed casino.

One faction, led by Matt Franklin, wants the casino. But the other, led by Nicholas Villa, opposes it and says Franklin and his associates are members of a terminated tribe.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs appears to recognize the Franklin faction, according to a 1998 letter cited by The Amador Ledger Dispatch.

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Ione band of Miwoks present Plymouth casino plan (The Amador Ledger Dispatch 5/2)