Lee Sprague, the ogema of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Michigan, was removed from office after a council hearing on Thursday.

Sprague, accused of financial mismanagement, acknowledged problems and said he was working to fix them. But the council voted 7-0, with one abstention, to fire him, the Associated Press reported.

A new leader will be appointed by the council until an election is held next April, the AP said.

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Little River Band tribal leader fired (AP 2/2)
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Relevant Documents:
Constitution of the Little River Band of Indians

Relevant Links:
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians - http://www.lrboi.com

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