Chippewa Cree Tribe removes leader after he refuses hearing

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  

The Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana removed Chairman Ken Blatt St. Marks from office on Monday.

The council held a hearing to consider charges against St. Marks but he refused to attend. “I’m still the chairman,” the told The Havre Daily News, disputing the legality of the proceedings.

St. Marks was accused of employee harassment, sexual harassment, financial misconduct, unauthorized expenditures and illegal employment practices. He contends he was targeted because he has encouraged federal agencies to investigate corruption on the reservation.

Get the Story:
Chippewa Cree council removes St. Marks (The Havre Daily News 3/25)
Chippewa Cree Tribe expels chairman St. Marks (KAJR-TV 3/25)

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