Ex-tribal lending leaders make plea deal in corruption case

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two former leaders of an online lending company have made plea deals with federal prosecutors investigating corruption at Plain Green, the high-interest lender that has made millions of dollars for the Chippewa Cree Tribe.

Neal Rosette and Billi Anne Morsette agreed to plead guilty to charges in two indictments that they embezzled money, took bribes and didn't pay federal income taxes, according to recent court filings.

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