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Monday, September 8, 2003

"When [American Indian Movement activist] Russell Means heard that Rep. Bill Janklow, R-S.D., was facing manslaughter charges for allegedly speeding, running a stop sign and fatally colliding with a motorcyclist, his first reaction was pity.

Honest.

For all those familiar with the decades-old animosity between Janklow and the Indian community, that might seem absurd.

Means said the attorney prosecuting Janklow already is giving him special treatment. When the prosecutor handled a similar case recently, Means said, the defendant was jailed pending trial. Janklow is free.

But Means' voice betrayed his sorrow over the mess that Janklow has made of his life.

"I don't know. I feel it's sad," he said when asked how he feels about the situation."

Get the Story:
Diane Carman: S.D. lawmaker finds pity from old adversary (The Denver Post 9/6)

Relevant Links:
Rep. Bill Janklow - http://www.house.gov/janklow

Related Stories:
Janklow still hasn't been booked for fatal crash (9/3)
Janklow to appear in court on manslaughter charges (9/2)
Janklow has no plans to resign from Congress (9/1)
Janklow charged with second-degree manslaughter (8/29)
Poll: Janklow should resign if charged for fatal crash (8/29)
Police: Janklow broke speed limit in fatal crash (8/21)
Janklow expects to be charged for fatal accident (8/20)
S.D. police investigating Janklow for fatal crash (8/19)

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