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January 2, 2008

Parties to discuss delaying trial in smoke-shop case

Lawyers in the Narragansett Indian smoke-shop case are scheduled to meet this morning to discuss a possible delay in the trial, according to the state Attorney General's office.

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Jan. 7, but Michael Healey, spokesman for the attorney general's office, last week said lawyers for the seven tribal members accused of scuffling with the state police are expected to seek a postponement.

Healey said the attorney general’s office might agree to a delay of a "week or two" but not "months and months."

Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas and six other defendants are charged with misdemeanor crimes ranging from assault to disorderly conduct. They were arrested four years ago when the state police raided a tribal smoke shop that was not collecting state taxes.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 9:50 AM | Permalink

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