Feds Lied in Tribal Rape Case
September 15, 2010 by Catherine A. Traywick · 6 Comments
A special report published yesterday by The Arizona Republic reveals how federal authorities lied to the public about catching a serial rapist on the Fort Apache reservation in Arizona—and sheds light on how the justice system is failing victims of violent crime on Indian reservations across the country. From 2005-2007, at least one serial rapist [...]
Feds Slap Sheriff Joe Arpaio with Lawsuit
September 2, 2010 by Laura Gottesdiener · 3 Comments
It’s been the summer of Arizona vs. the federal government, with lawsuits flying fast and furiously. The controversial state government now has yet another legal battle on its hands. Today, the U.S. Justice Department filed suit against Arizona’s infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio for his refusal to cooperate with a federal investigation of possible human rights [...]
