Guilty plea in tribal theft case

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2002

The brother of the former chairman of the Crow Tribe of Montana pleaded guilty in federal court in a tribal theft case.

Alexander Bird in Ground admitted he conspired to use tribal funds to buy a vehicle. His plea follows that of his brother, Clifford Bird in Ground, who admitted to similar charges.

A trial involving one the alleged conspirators beagan yesterday in federal court. Wayne Kimmet, former co-owner of the car dealership involved in the case, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to steal money from the Crow Tribe, two counts of theft from a tribal organization and one count of theft from an organization receiving federal funds.

Get the Story:
Crow pleads guilty to using tribal funds (The Billings Gazette 11/13)
Ex-car dealer on trial for questionable ties with Crow (The Billings Gazette 11/13)