Prosecutors recommend sentence for former Pequot chair

Wednesday, November 13, 2013  

Federal prosecutors recommended a sentence for Michael Thomas, the former chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut who was convicted on theft charges.

Prosecutors say Thomas should serve between 27 to 33 months, The New London Day reported. They also want him to pay restitution of $123,319 to the tribe.

In July, a federal jury found Thomas guilty of one count of theft from an Indian tribal organization and two counts of theft concerning an Indian tribal government receiving federal funds. The verdict came after a two day trial in which federal prosecutors said the ex-leader used a tribal credit card to make $100,000 in unauthorized purchases.

Former treasurer Steven Thomas, who is Michael's brother, pleaded guilty to one count of theft from an Indian tribal organization.

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Prosecutors recommend 27 to 33 months in prison for Michael Thomas (The New London Day 11/13)

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