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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2001

A Connecticut group claiming to be a federally recognized tribe continued its battle with local officials on Thursday.

The leader of the Mohegan Tribe and Nation, Confederation of the Mohegan-Pequot American Indian Nation and Affiliated Tribes, told city inspectors in Norwich they can't enter a property the group owns without a federal order. Moigu Standing Bear also says the group doesn't have to adhere to local zoning laws.

A tenant who is a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota has complained about the group's tactics. Lea Scott had called inspectors to the building after doors were removed and light switches and outlets covered.

The group has racked up more than $6,000 in fines over local violations.

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Norwich, tribal group face off over duplex (The New London Day 12/14)
City continues to find safety problems on troubled property (The Norwich Bulletin 12/14)

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