Duane Martin Sr. of the Strong Heart Warrior Society has been charged for leading a protest against the elderly meals program of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota.

Martin has been charged with criminal trespass, breaking and entering, rioting, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct and elder abuse. He faces a trial in tribal court on May 11.

Martin has been the only person arrested during the 18-day occupation of the building that houses the elder meals program. Activists are accusing the staff of elder abuse, denying meals, keeping unsanitary conditions and serving undercooked food.

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