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GAO Report Finds U.S. Attorneys Declined 50% of Cases in Indian Country

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By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — A government report found that U.S. Attorney’s Offices declined 50 percent of the cases from American Indian reservations from 2005-2009, the Associated Press reported. The Government Accountability Office report found that Federal prosecutors resolved 9,000 of the 10,000 cases they got during that period. Half were declined for prosecution…

Justice to Add 33 New Prosecutors in Indian Country

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By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will allocate 33 new assistant U.S. Attorneys to address crime in Indian Country in 21 judicial districts across the nation. Additionally, the Justice Department has launched three Indian Country Prosecution Teams that will work closely with the Indian community. “Violent crimes, and particularly crimes against women…