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Jury convicts Navajo lawmaker in discretionary fund case

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A Navajo Nation lawmaker has been convicted in a rare jury trial of funneling nearly $34,000 to his children from a tribal discretionary fund meant for Navajos facing extreme financial hardship.

Three men and three women spent less than three hours deliberating Wednesday in Window Rock before finding Mel Begay guilty on 10 criminal counts. He faces the loss of his legislative seat, jail time and fines.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Jury-begins-deliberations-in-Navajo-lawmaker-s-7001918.php

 

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