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« Gas prices up 9 cents | Today | Retired Marine to head Providence emergency agency » February 25, 2008R.I. high court won't delay trial, but will take up appealPROVIDENCE -- The state Supreme Court has turned down a request from seven Narragansett Indians to delay a trial for fighting with State Police during a 2003 raid on a tribal smoke shop. But the high court said today it will take up tribe members' appeal later this week to allow a computer expert to scour State Police computers for e-mails about the raid that might have been deleted. A Superior Court judge earlier denied that request, saying it's unlikely the e-mails can be recovered. Also today, jury selection began for the trial. Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas and six others are charged with misdemeanor crimes ranging from disorderly conduct to assault. The trial is expected to last about a month. -- The Associated Press Posted by Mike McKinney CommentsCynthia Barte | February 25, 2008 2:10 PM link This debacle has been going on for at least 4 years for misdemeanor crimes. What a joke. If convicted, it will be the white mans fault for persecuting the indians, but they should still pay court costs for dragging this out. I can see the chief sachem in his $2000 suit claiming the conspiracy now. If found innocent, the state should pay the Narragansett's legal bills for dragging this thing out. what a joke. Dee | February 25, 2008 4:55 PM link Sorry, but the narragansetts gave up their sovereignty when they acquired the land the currently occupy. They agreed to abide by all state laws in exchange for the land. Now that it is convenient, they wish to attempt to strong arm the state into allowing them to bring casino gamblng by using tactics such as operating a smoke shop. Let them all grow up and get jobs like the rest of us to pay the bills. Why should they be allowed special treatment? bob alexander | February 25, 2008 5:56 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Doesn't the state have something else to do with in funds other than fighting the Narragansett Indians in what could be a month long trial? The Narragansetts were trying to support themselves financially. When will the state let them be the sovriegn nation they are and allow them their independence?