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Former Chippewa Cree chairman sentenced in theft from tribe





Raymond "Jake" Parker Jr., the former chairman of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana, was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for theft.

Parker admitted that he used a tribal credit card for unauthorized purchases.Prosecutors said he charged $58,938 on the card and didn't reimburse the tribe.

Parker was ordered to pay back the tribe.

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