Facebook Twitter Email
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2003

An investigation into allegations of nepotism and other ethical lapses at the top levels of the Navajo Nation appears to have lost steam.

President Joe Shirley Jr. and Vice President Frank Dayish Jr. were accused of hiring relatives. Their staff was called in to testify before the Navajo Government Services Committee but the panel decided to refer the charges to the tribe's ethics office instead.

Get the Story:
Diné Prez office says it was subpoenaed, not 'grilled' (The Gallup Independent 5/22)

Relevant Links:
Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

Related Stories:
Navajo nepotism charges referred to ethics office (5/21)
Navajo nepotism hearings delayed by panel (5/16)
Navajo Nation leaders target of council hearings (5/13)
Navajo Nation president still finalizing team (05/01)
Navajo Nation council grills Shirley and VP (04/24)
Column: Shame, shame, shame on Navajo Nation VP (04/10)
Navajo Nation First Lady resigns paid post (03/11)