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Former Oglala Sioux Tribe President Julian Bear Runner is on trial this week for six counts of wire fraud, one count of larceny and one count of embezzlement and theft.
A jury has convicted a former tribal leader in South Dakota of defrauding his tribe to enrich himself. Former Oglala Sioux Tribal President Julian Bear Runner was convicted Thursday of six counts of wire fraud and other charges. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Federal authorities alleged he submitted vouchers for work-related travel he did not go on and received about $80,000 in checks. Investigators say he spent the money for his personal use, including gambling and hotel stays. His sentencing date is yet to be set. His public defender did not immediately return a phone...
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A jury on Thursday convicted a former tribal leader in South Dakota of defrauding his tribe out of thousands of dollars.
Former Oglala Sioux Tribe President Julian Bear Runner is on trial this week for six counts of wire fraud, one count of larceny and one count of embezzlement and theft.
Former Oglala Sioux Tribe President Julian Bear Runner is on trial this week for six counts of wire fraud, one count of larceny and one count of embezzlement and theft.