State rests case in Narragansett raid trial

Wednesday, March 19, 2008  

The state of Rhode Island rested its case against seven members of the Narragansett Tribe who were arrested during a raid of the reservation.

The state called about 60 witnesses since the trial started on February 28. Most of the witnesses were police officers who took part in the July 14, 2003, raid to shut down a tribal-operated smokeshop.

The state says the seven tribal members -- including Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas, two council members and one tribal police officer -- resisted arrested and engaged in disorderly conduct. Video tape of the raid has been played repeatedly throughout the trial.

The defense will begin its presentation this morning.

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State rests its case against Narragansetts (The Providence Journal 3/19)
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