The treasurer for the United Keetowah Band of Oklahoma says her suspension by the tribal council was illegal.

The council voted 7-2 to suspend Julie Moss without pay. Council members said it was necessary to prevent Moss from possible theft of $175,000 in casino funds that were moved to the general fund.

Moss denies doing anything wrong. She said her suspension was timed to help the other council members in their re-election bids.

Moss was leading in the election, The Muskogee Phoenix reported.

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