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CASE EXAMPLE II (2009) • The Defendant was a tribal member with significant authority over the Tribe’s emergency assistance funds program. • Defendant abused the program by issuing herself money to pay for repairs to her personal vehicle and paid herself four installments to purchase a new car. • She was convicted of embezzling Indian tribal funds in District Court. • Conviction affirmed by the Tenth Circuit.
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CASE EXAMPLE III (2014) • The Defendant is a tribal official, serving as secretary on the four-person governing board for 4 years. • From 2007-2009, she cashed 436 checks totaling $111,465 made payable to her from Tribal accounts-- many of which she wrote herself. • She also authorized 679 checks for her fellow board members.
• A jury found her guilty, and the District Court entered judgment for thirty-three months of imprisonment. The Eighth Circuit affirmed. 22
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