In an effort to strengthen the ethics policies of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Tribe’s Audit and Ethics Committee is proposing several changes to the existing Code of Ethics encoded in the Cherokee Code Article IV, Section 117.45. 

Tribal Court Judgment Summary for July 26

Tribal Council had a work session on Monday, July 23 with the EBCI Attorney General and EBCI Election Board regarding proposed changes to the Cherokee Code. Interim Attorney General Michael McConnell referenced Ordinance 173-2018 Section 161-3 regarding qualifications for office, starting with how to determine someone’s residence.

Members of a group who identify themselves as the “Tuscarora Nation” faced charges Monday, July 23 of gambling, manufacturing controlled substances, and money laundering at illegal casinos in Maxton, Pembroke, and Red Springs. Vehicles, currency, marijuana, firearms and more than 200 illegal gaming machines were seized during the raids.

This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court.  All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for May 30, 31; June 6, 13, 27, 28; and July 11, 18