End of road for Neal McCaleb

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2002

Neal McCaleb will still be a target of the Cobell Indian trust fund lawsuit even after he resigns as assistant secretary, an attorney representing 500,000 beneficiaries said.

"The fact he's leaving does not mean he's not going to continue to be part of this litigation," attorney Dennis Gingold told The Washington Post. "I assure you he will be."

McCaleb was held in contempt of court, in his official capacity, for misleading a federal judge about efforts to fix the broken Indian trust. The Bush administration is appealing.

Get the Story:
Indian Royalties Case Official Retires (The Washington Post 11/22)
Bureau of Indian Affairs' top boss resigns (The Lincoln Journal Star 11/22)
Indian affairs director resigns amid trust suit (The Denver Post 11/22)
Bush Official Held in Contempt (AP 11/21)

Today on Indianz.Com:
McCaleb resigning from BIA (11/22)

Relevant Documents:
McCaleb resigning from BIA (11/22) | Secretary Norton Statement (11/22)

Relevant Links:
Indian Trust: Cobell v. Norton - http://www.indiantrust.com
Cobell v. Norton, Department of Justice - http://www.usdoj.gov/civil/cases/cobell/index.htm
Indian Trust, Department of Interior - http://www.doi.gov/indiantrust

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