Kickapoo corruption trial underway in Texas

Tuesday, October 2, 2007  

Four people are on trial in federal court for a corruption scam involving the Kickapoo Tribe of Texas.

Seven people, including the tribe's former chairman, were indicted on charges of stealing more than $900,000 from the tribe. Tax fraud and conspiracy charges were also laid on the "Kickapoo Seven."

Some of the defendants, including former chairman Raul Garza, accepted guilty pleas and have been sentenced. Four non-Indians with ties to Garza went to trial on Monday.

Get the Story:
Kickapoo corruption trial starts with maze of issues (The San Antonio Express-News 10/2)

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