Trial of Crow Creek Sioux Tribe leader delayed until August

Thursday, June 9, 2011  

The trial against against Duane Big Eagle, the chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, has been delayed until August 1.

Big Eagle is accused of accepting bribes from contractors who did business with the tribe. He was due to go to trial July 1 but federal prosecutors sought a delay because they said a key witness is undergoing treatment for cancer.

The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney in Montana. For unexplained reasons, Brendan Johnson, the U.S. Attorney in South Dakota and his entire office are recused.

Get the Story:
Crow Creek bribery trial is delayed by health woes (The Mitchell Daily Republic 6/9)

Relevant Documents:
Indictment: US v. Big Eagle (October 12, 2010)

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