Issue August 23, 1996
Sentencing for "Finngate" defendents has been set for September 5.
Leech Lake Local Indian Councils issue statement concerning sentencing of
Brown, Finn and Pemberton:
We, the duly elected officers and representatives of the Leech lake
Reservation Local Indian Councils, demand, as victims of the crimes
perpetrated by Daniel Brown, Secretary/Treasurer; Alfred "Tig" Pemberton,
former chairman; Harold "Skip" Finn, former tribal counsel; that the
maximum sentence be inposed upon them and further that they re required to
make full restitution to the Leech Lake Reservation people.
This action taken at a full meeting held at Squaw Lake, Minn.
August 21, 1996 with all local council represented.
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Bernard J. Rock, Sr.
Leech Lake Pillager Band
Spotted Eagle Warrior Society
North Central Minnesota Native American Veterans
Outreach and Resource Center