Tribe removes rep due to constitutional violation

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe representative Ronald Rosseau was removed following assault conviction

Apr 05, 20240

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The Cheyenne River Reservation is comprised of 19 communities including Black Foot, Promise, White Horse, LaPlante, Ridgeview, On the Tree, Green Grass, Bear Creek, Thunder Butte, Iron Lightening, Red Scaffold, Bridger, Cherry Creek and Takini. Townships include Isabelle, Timber Lake, Dupree and Eagle Butte. (Rapid City Journal file photo)

In a historic move, a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe representative has been removed from tribal office for violating the tribal constitution.

Ronald Rosseau, 35, was removed from his position as a District 6 representative after being convicted in tribal court of elderly abuse and aggravated assault. Rosseau was found guilty of both charges and is awaiting sentences. Rosseau faces a sentence of up to one year in jail.

Article IV Section 2 of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe's constitution states that any council member convicted in Federal, State or Tribal court may be removed from council following a two-thirds vote.

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