Dismissal sought in Shelly case amid settlement plans
The Office of the Special Prosecutor moved Tuesday in Crownpoint District Court to dismiss criminal charges against Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly with prejudice. It also notes withdrawal of a stipulated agreement settling claims of discretionary fund misuse. If accepted, repayment of 8250 would be civil, paid by payroll deductions with any breach handled separately. Shelly and Rex Lee Jim previously faced theft, fraud and conspiracy charges. Jim’s 3200 settlement was approved, Shelly’s transfer to Crownpoint for settlement enforcement was noted.
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Crownpoint District Court
Navajo Nation
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Shelly
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Shiprock
Pete
Rex Lee Jim
Cape Mortuary
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Carol Perry
Crownpoint Judicial District
Irenie Toledo
Sullivan: Body Found Believed To Be Local Man
Staff writer Michael Sullivan reports a body found by authorities is believed to be a local man. Police have not yet confirmed identity, awaiting positive identification and notification of next of kin. Investigators are reviewing the scene and no foul play is suspected at this time.
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Arizona
Matilda Stevenson and the Hopi Kivas Pioneer or intruder
Matilda Coxe Stevenson, a Texas woman from the 19th century, pressed into Hopi and Zuni ceremonies, claiming access as a researcher. Critics note her methods violated Pueblo secrecy, while supporters credit her with early anthropological work and documenting Zuni history.
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Texas
Matilda’ Coxe Stevenson
Stevenson
Ummbrella
Zuni
McFédy
Zuni Histori
Aris
New Mexico
Rick
Hendricks
Amigriqatiipeo
Mentmore Woman Killed Crossing Tracks By Train
Leandra Lee, 23, was struck by a westbound Amtrak Southwest Chief near Mentmore Crossing in Gallup while reportedly crossing the tracks. The incident occurred around 8:12 p.m. as the train headed to Los Angeles. authorities say the engineer could not stop in time.
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Amtrak
Leandra Lee
Los Angeles
Gallup
Leo
Kingetoh
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Academy Award Film to Be Shown at Library Event
A library program discusses future dreams and features a screening of the Oscar winning film Mississippi Burning about three civil rights activists who vanish near a small Mississippi town. A short discussion follows guided by Mary Ellen Pellington and other library staff.
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