Cherokee Nation father Dusten Brown and his family in Oklahoma. Photo Courtesy National Indian Child Welfare Association
Cherokee Nation citizen Dusten Brown turned himself into authorities in Oklahoma on Thursday after Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed an extradition order that could send him to South Carolina to fight for custody of his daughter. Brown was released on bond after spending 15 minutes in jail, The Tulsa World reported. He is due for an extradition hearing on October 3 and is appealing the order. "This whole thing is a farce," Brown's attorney, Clark Brewster, told the World. "I can't understand why the governor of this state would sign such a document." A non-Indian couple in South Carolina wants to adopt Brown's daughter. They came to Oklahoma last month to try get the girl back to their home state. Get the Story:
Dad of Cherokee girl at center of custody fight challenging extradition to face charges in SC (AP 9/5)
Baby Veronica case: Brown out on bond ahead of extradition hearing Oct. 3 (The Tulsa World 9/6)
Dusten Brown is released from Oklahoma jail despite protests from Sooner State sheriff (The Charleston Post and Courier 9/6) Related Stories:
Oklahoma governor signs extradition order for Cherokee father (9/5)
Court puts hold on transfer of Cherokee girl to non-Indian couple (9/4)
Cherokee Nation father files appeal in Oklahoma's highest court (9/3)
Court hearing in custody dispute over Cherokee Nation girl (8/30)
South Carolina officers in Oklahoma for Indian custody case (8/29)
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