And now:[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: FBI launches probe into death of Mobridge man By Lee Williams - American News Writer Mobridge -- The FBI has launched a federal civil rights investigation one day after charges were dismissed against four Mobridge area teens in the death of Robert "Boo" Many Horses. An FBI spokesman from Sioux Falls said two agents from the Aberdeen FBI office were sent to Mobridge to begin an investigation that is for now, centered on the four. Initially, the FBI probe will be center on results of an investigation already completed by state and local law enforcement officers assigned to the Many Horses case, but officials say it could lead to other areas. Once that investigation is completed, the report will be sent to Washington D.C. for review. In Mobridge, and on the Standing Rock Reservation, reaction to the dismissal of state charges is mixed. Mark White Bull, a member of the Justice for Boo Committee, said that he feels frustrated by the court's decision. "We were afraid that this would happen and our fears were confirmed. We had been told that charges were likely to be dismissed, and that is why we remained active." Committee members have organized several memorial events in the Mobridge area. White Bull said his committee will look to the American Indian Movement for lawyers, funding and expertise. He has contacted AIM leaders Clyde Bellecourt and Dennis Banks to ask their help. White Bull said he is hopeful that action will be taken, "If we give up -- we'll die. They're killing us too." Many Horses was found dead June 30, in a garbage can in Mobridge after he had been drinking with the four teens. Autopsy results show that the cause of death was alcohol poisoning. Layne Gisi, 19, Mobridge, faced first degree manslaughter charges or second degree manslaughter and aggravated assault charges, while Jody Larson, 19, Mobridge; Hahne, 17, Trail City; and Ryan Goehring, 16, Mobridge, had been charged with assisting with a crime, accessory to a crime and failure to report a felony. Judy Fiddler, a Mobridge businesswoman, said community reaction to the dismissal is mixed, but that it may be too soon to gauge public sentiment. "Most people are just now finding out about it. Boo was pretty well spoken of, and we're not oblivious to the family's loss."........<<end excerpt Judge's Decision: http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/special_reports/manyhorses/decision1.html AIM REACTION (posted by JD Chipps to the FN list: >From the Offices of: AMERICAN INDIAN MOVMENT STILL STRONG E-mail Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear friends in the struggle. The unbelievable has happened. The FBI kept their word. Last week when Dennis and myself met with the head of the FBI for South Dakota he assured us he would follow up on the developments in the case of "Boo" Many Horses who was killed several months ago by four residents of Mobridge, SD As you may already know, yesterday, all charges were dismissed against the four. Since that decision, outrage has rippled throughout Indian country. Today, true to their word, The FBI launched an investigation into the various civil rights violations of the case. This is good news because it takes the case out of the hands of the Mobridge thugs. It is important to understand that yesterdays decision merely dismissed the charges it is not the same as an acquittal. They can still be brought to justice. CAN IT BE TRUE THAT FINALLY INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPECT FOR OUR PEOPLE HAVE EMERGED FROM THE RANKS OF THE FBI? We can only wait and see how this plays out. I believe ! ! caut ious optimism is the best course at this time. We will not let down our guard! I believe this development to be the result of thousands and millions of prayers. Our voices have been heard individually and collectively that abuse of our people will not be tolerated. We are reclaiming our rich and noble heritage. This is a victory for people of all nations. "Don't confuse AIM with any particular individual, or individuals, who march under its banner-however worthy or unworthy they may be. AIM is The People. AIM will be there when every one of us living today is gone. AIM will raise new leaders in every generation. Crazy Horse belonged to AIM. Sitting Bull belonged to AIM. They belong to us still, and we belong to them. They are with us now." ~Leonard Peltier~ Matt Sherman, National Field Office, AIM <A HREF="www.aberdeennews.com">Complete Story!</A> URL: www.aberdeennews.com (click on news) Reprinted under the Fair Use http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.html doctrine of international copyright law. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Tsonkwadiyonrat (We are ONE Spirit) Unenh onhwa' Awayaton http://www.tdi.net/ishgooda/ &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
