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  (Russell) Means could face local charges
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Last EditedThomas Walker  Sep 21, 2006 04:07pm
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News DateThursday, September 21, 2006 10:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionWINDOW ROCK — If the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's full panel upholds an opinion it issued in August, then Russell Means will face prosecution from the Navajo Nation.

Means, a Native American rights activist turned actor, has argued that because he is not Navajo, the Navajo tribal court has no jurisdiction over him.

In 1997, Means was charged with battery and threatening his then father-in-law both misdemeanors under Navajo tribal law. If he had been prosecuted then, Means could have faced a maximum of 90 days in jail and $250 fine for each threat and 180 days in jail and a $500 fine for battery.

However, Acting Chief Prosecutor Roger Shirley said if the tribe receives the case again, then Means could face a maximum of 365 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
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