A legislator for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma faces five counts of cashing hot checks.

Mike Martin allegedly cashed five checks, totaling $2,000, at the tribe's Lucky Star Casino. He pleaded not guilty in tribal court.

Martin is the latest in a string of tribal officials to face charges for theft. Some are serving jail time.

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Charges filed for hot checks (The Oklahoman 10/20)
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Relevant Links:
Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes - http://www.cheyenne-arapaho.org

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