Verdict Reached: Two Convicted in Colville Reservation Double Homicide Case

Spokane, WA — In a significant verdict within the Colville Reservation, two men have been convicted of the killing of two individuals, an event that has shaken the local community. The jury’s decision came after a tense and closely-watched trial that underscored the persistent issues of violence and security within reservation lands. This legal confrontation began with the disappearance of the two victims last seen in mid-2016 on the reservation. Their bodies were later discovered in a clandestine grave, setting off an investigation riddled with complexities due to the involvement of both federal and tribal … Read more

Washington Man Found Guilty of Trafficking Methamphetamine and Fentanyl on Indian Reservation

Great Falls, Montana – A Washington man has been found guilty by a federal jury of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in communities in Hill County and on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. The defendant, Antonio Ledesma Rodriguez, also known as Uncle, was convicted on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and distribution of fentanyl after a three-day trial. Rodriguez faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine, and at least three years … Read more

Landmark Ruling Orders Removal of Wind Turbines from Osage Reservation After Decade-Long Lawsuit

Pawhuska, Oklahoma – The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that all wind turbines on the Osage Reservation must be removed due to trespassing. Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves ordered the removal after finding that the companies responsible for constructing the Osage Wind farm did so without a permit in 2013. The Osage Minerals Council had initially sued the companies in 2011 upon learning of their construction plans. Despite the lawsuit and lack of proper permissions or permits, the energy company proceeded with the construction of its wind turbines. The Osage Minerals Council accused the companies … Read more