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Wednesday, September 24, 2003

An Eastern Cherokee tribal member facing impeachment proceedings has been removed from office, The Asheville Citizen Times reports.

Bob Blankenship was re-elected earlier this month but elections officials say he is unfit for office. He is accused of using a tribal membership list for political gain.

Former principal chief Leon Jones is also being impeached even though he was voted out of office.

Get the Story:
Tribal official ousted from office (The Asheville Citizen Times 9/24)

Relevant Links:
Eastern Band of Cherokees - http://www.cherokee-nc.com

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