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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2003

The federal judge overseeing the trust fund blasted Department of Justice lawyers for blocking inquiries into the credibility of a key witness and their own role in the debacle.

U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth ordered the six attorneys to pay fines out of their own pocket. But he said he wouldn't bar the federal government from reimbursing them.

Get the Story:
Judge says Justice obstructed inquiry (The Washington Times 2/7)

Get the Decision:
Order and Memorandum on Donna Erwin Deposition (February 5, 2003)

Relevant Links:
Indian Trust: Cobell v. Norton - http://www.indiantrust.com
Cobell v. Norton, Department of Justice - http://www.usdoj.gov/civil/cases/cobell/index.htm

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