Leon Bear, the chairman of the Skull Valley Band of Goshutes, was given more time to settle his tax debt with the Internal Revenue Service.
Bear pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return. As part of his plea, he has to resolve unpaid taxes on $192,316 but the federal judge said prosecutors have failed to turn over information in a timely manner.
Bear is the main proponent of a controversial nuclear waste facility on the reservation. Some member of the tribe oppose the plan, saying Bear is a corrupt leader who has stolen from the tribe. As part of his plea, Bear has to pay $31,542 in restitution to the tribe.
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Goshute leader is told to settle with the IRS
(The Salt Lake Tribune 11/30)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Statement:
NRC
DENIES UTAH�S FINAL APPEALS, AUTHORIZES STAFF TO ISSUE LICENSE FOR PFS
FACILITY (September 9, 2005)
Utah Letter to Norton:
UTAH
DELEGATION URGES INTERIOR TO BLOCK SKULL VALLEY SITE (September 9, 2005)
Relevant Links:
Skull Valley Goshute Tribe - http://www.skullvalleygoshutes.org
Private Fuel Storage - http://www.privatefuelstorage.com
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