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Former Mashantucket Pequot leader indicted on theft charges


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Michael Thomas, the former chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut, and his brother have been indicted on theft charges.

Thomas is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from the tribe when he served as chairman. His brother, Steven Thomas, the current treasurer, is accused of stealing more than $730,000.

Michael Thomas filed for bankruptcy in December 2011, The New London Day reported.

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Current, former Mashantucket officials accused of theft (The Norwich Bulletin 1/4)
Mashantuckets' former chairman, current treasurer indicted on theft charges (The New London Day 1/4)

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