Standoff lawyer parries with police; CLARK: HAD KEY PART IN STRATEGY
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But when Clark came out [from the camp] several hours later, his tie askew,
his shirt flying open, it was to produce a scalding affidavit that accused
the police of firing the first shots and engaging in acts of war against the
native Indians at the encampment.
In Clark's view, the stand-off at Gustafsen Lake was not simply a
law-and-order matter, but was the latest example of a campaign of genocide
waged against Canada's natives by the authorities.
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For the police, it was a bitter disappointment to see their hopes of a quick
settlement shattered. Putting a brave face on it, Sgt. Peter Montague said
the RCMP negotiators had known they were taking a risk on Clark, but they
were determined to try everything they could to broker a peaceful end to the
standoff.
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