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Judge rejects delay on Kennewick Man study The Associated Press 1/8/03 11:07 PM PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- U.S. Magistrate John Jelderks denied a request by four Northwest Indian tribes to delay scientific study on the Kennewick Man until the case is heard by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Jelderks last summer overturned a ruling by former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, who said the 9,300-year-old remains should be turned over to the tribes for burial without a scientific study. The judge reiterated Wednesday that the eight anthropologists who sued the federal government six years ago could proceed with the study. The ancient skeleton could offer rare clues to how the first people arrived in America. In rejecting the delay, Jelderks wrote that the study would not substantially altar the remains, which would be available for burial if the tribes succeed on appeal. "On the other hand, granting a stay would inevitably result in some significant injury to the plaintiff scientists, who have already waited many years for the opportunity to study the remains," Jelderks wrote. The Nez Perce, Umatilla, Colville and Yakama tribes and the U.S. Justice Department asked for the delay as they appeal Jelderks' decision. In their motion, tribal attorneys said "invasive studies, which include physical handling and manipulation of the remains, may result in the destruction of the remains, in both the physical and spiritual senses." The scientists have submitted a study plan to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is in charge of the remains. It lists several tests, including examining the skeleton for evidence of injuries, disease and other conditions. The remains are stored at the Burke Museum in Seattle. ------- End of forwarded message ------- -- Outgoing mail is certified virus free Scanned by Norton AntiVirus <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
