Osage Nation Congress votes to convene removal trial of chief

Tuesday, November 19, 2013  

The Congress of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma voted unanimously on Friday to convene a removal trial against Chief John Red Eagle.

The vote came after the Congress completed an investigation into the chief. A report said Red Eagle tried to stop the tribe's attorney general from investigating alleged theft involving a relative and that he approved contracts with a friend for little or no work.

The trial will occur at an upcoming special session of the Congress although a date hasn't been set. The 12 members of the Congress will serve as the jury.

A removal vote requires 10 votes.

Get the Story:
Osage Congress Makes Charges Against Chief (AP 11/18)
Osage Congress votes to proceed with trial to remove chief (The Native American Times 11/16)
Osage Chief John Red Eagle to face removal trial (The Tulsa World 11/16)

Get the Report:
Select Committee of Inquiry, Osage Nation Congress (October 28, 2013)

Osage Nation Congress sets special session to discuss report (10/30)
Osage Nation Congress to consider removal of Chief Red Eagle (10/29)