A former employee of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana pleaded guilty to theft from a tribal organization.

Jason Tallbull, a tribal member, worked in the payroll department. He admitted he more than $7,000 from the tribe between April 2007 and October 2007.

Tallbull faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced on November 18.

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Northern Cheyenne tribal employee admits theft (The Billings Gazette 8/12)