Critic of Lumbee housing charged with arson

Friday, April 18, 2008  

A member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina who has criticized the tribe's housing program is due in court today to face arson charges.

Randy Lewis is accused of setting a fire that destroyed a mobile home. He was charged with second-degree arson, setting fire to woodlands and injury to lands.

Federal authorities reportedly began investigating the tribe after Lewis alleged misuse of funds.

Get the Story:
Lumbee housing program critic charged in arsons (The Fayetteville Observer 4/18)
Lumbee Tribal Council answers questions with gavel (The Fayetteville Observer 4/18)

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