Revisited: CA. Miwok Tribe Wins Tribal Sovereignty Case, Exposing Absolute Corruption
Posted in America's with tags Albert Seeno, arlo Smith, BIA, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Chadd Everone/Ludwig Files, Corruption, dianne feinstein, DoJ, Jerry Gidner, Sheppard Mullin on March 2, 2012 by Buffalohair
We
are revisiting a story that was posted last week on another site. But
do to technical difficulties or mad politicians the other site was
unable to share this piece. Therefore we are reposting this story before
we run the rest of our series on the Everone/Ludwig Files and
corruption against native people.
The California Valley Miwok Tribe made
history and legal precedent preserving the rights of every federally
recognized tribe in the United States of America. They faced
insurmountable odds against powerfully connected well funded developer’s
and corrupt state and federal officials. They wanted to highjack the
Miwok tribe for the sole purpose of building a gambling casino. The plot
thickens because elected officials were also involved in this travesty.
Chadd Everone/Ludwig, Albert Seeno,
Sheppard Mullin and an army of politicians from both sides of the isle
at state and federal levels have been exposed. Over 2,500 documents,
correspondents and court filings downloaded from Chadd Everone/Ludwig’s
web page identify senators, congressmen, state and federal officials
from the BIA, DoJ and other agencies. This intricate web of corruption
has plagued the CVMT for over 12 years as they struggled to save their
tribal sovereignty. The incendiary documents prove beyond a shadow of
doubt the Tribe was targeted to steal their blood lineage by
unscrupulous well funded people. Chadd cried foul but court officers
verified the site was open to the general public and not hacked. Call it
a Native American Wikileaks but the information gained was priceless.
Documents revealed Senator Dianne
Feinstein went out of her way to stop the tribes 638 funding through
crony’s Jerry Gidner of the BIA & Arlo Smith of the Gaming
Commission in an effort to starve the tribe out of existence. In one
response Jerry told Dianne not to worry, letting her know the fix was in
against the tribe. She denied involvement or knowing the criminals
involved in the Miwok scam but documents and e-mails prove otherwise. It
was just a coincidence she was a fellow trustee of a bank with one of
the culprits or maybe she forgot. Dianne’s involvement in the casino
scam and debasing the tribe is all too apparent, even a blind man can
see the CVMT was a victim of fraud and her fingerprints are all over it.
Dianne’s husband’s association with
unscrupulous developer Al Seeno alluded to even more collusive activity
against the Miwok People. Unfortunately she was not the only high
profile politician who used her influence to destroy this feisty band of
natives. Documents reveal deep involvement with other high profile
politicians in bed with common criminals and its well worth the read.
The implications strike at the core of democracy itself and this is only
the tip of the iceberg. There is much more to disclose but I am not
privy to reveal them at this time. But rest assured the Miwok are still
under siege as their counsel’s continue to peel off the many layers of
corruption this case consists of.
Money talks and California still refuses
to give the tribe their funding that was withheld, to the tune of $8
million, as unscrupularity plays out its final hand. Sheppard Mullin
threatened to drag out this case in perpetuity. The federal government
is still in the arrears to the tribe with a bill in excess of $600,000
and it is clear corruption is still waiting in the wings. To make things
even more convoluted, the tribe is yet to be allowed the opportunity to
appear in a hearing involving their case. This is disturbing since it
was also revealed some judges have bias against natives. Why does that
not surprise me?
Hopefully the feds will not allow the
bogus Newok’s, (a term to describe bogus Miwoks with no heredity) into
the legitimate Miwok Nation when the final decision comes to pass.
Though this tribe proved their legitimacy as the true CVMT, the courts
still skirted the return of tribal funding that was illegally withheld.
CVMT Director of Economic Development/ Consultant Tiger Paulk likened
this to a Pyrrhic victory since the CVMT won but at such a continuing
and devastating cost to the true tribal people and their wellbeing. They
are still in limbo with no funding for infrastructure, social services,
healthcare and the basics of any community but they don’t have to worry
about someone stealing their identity. After all, who would want to be a
federally recognized tribe with no means of survival other than food
stamps and commodity cheese? Hmm, I like commodity cheese.
Under the stewardship of Larry Echohawk
of the BIA justice was served, almost. From the tribes point of view the
government vindicated the tribe and its sovereign rights as a federally
recognized people. Unfortunately the government threw them under the
bus while further litigation continues since they left the tribe to fend
for themselves in spite of their vindication. How far beyond stupid is
that? Or was it intentional? On the bright side, the Obama
Administration did manage to extend unemployment benefits. This is a
blessing to the tribe since they have been fighting for the sovereign
rights of all tribes inAmericaon unemployment checks and spare change.
The irony I found was the fact many nations did not want to get involved
or show solidarity for this tribe but now tribes are using the
precedence the CVMT made in federal court involving sovereignty issues. I
was amazed at the lack of simpatico when I approached a native radio
show in an effort to garner more exposure back in 2007. “They will never
win” was the response I got. Well bonehead, just be glad I don’t snitch
you off for your callous disregard for this nation’s plight.
Later I learned from several elders why
some tribes were hesitant to speak out. No one wanted to loose what
meager funding they already were receiving for fear of retribution from
ruthless BIA officials. Knowing now how deep corruption runs within the
BIA it is a substantiated fear indeed. From Tiger’s perspective it was
not about the money as much as it was about retaining their birth right
and tribal identity. There was plenty of misinformation to swirl around
as well and many people did not know the actual facts about the case.
Spin doctors peppered the communities with bold faced lies as Newok’s
ran around pleading their case to all that would listen. Some folks were
very convincing but a lie is a lie no matter how they dressed or what
they said.
Tiger Paulk spoke to me as to the
tribes’ point of view; “They would rather be the last California Valley
Miwoks on earth and if they died, the tribe would die with them and
cease to exist rather than giving up their lineage to imposters to
falsely represent the tribe for all time.”
It was not about stealing a tribe from
some saintly old man named Yakima Dixie. It was about saving the CVMT
from unscrupulous investors and developers whom manipulated an
individual member and tribal elder to sign his nation away in a realm of
fraudulent documents written up by Chadd Everone/Ludwig acting as an
attorney.Yakimawas no cherry but in his defense he was also swindled
from the start since he was not allowed legal representation when Chadd
drafted the infamous documents. Chadd was not an attorney and had no
authority to draft such a document in this guise further compounding the
fraud. Eventually, in federal court under oathYakimacame clean and
recanted all the fraudulent claims he made against his own people
leaving egg on the faces of politicians, developers and bogus Newok’s.
Tiger said at that moment in the room where Mr. Dixie’s sworn deposition
was also being videotaped was precious since all the fraudsters present
lowered their heads while their counsels franticly whispered in dismay.
Isn’t that special?
Having tribal documents that
substantiated the legitimate CVMT claims also weighed heavily against
the criminal cartel of politicians, developers andYakima. But the coup
de grace and most incriminating piece of evidence in the case came from
Chadd Everone/Ludwig via his information packed web site for it gave
names, dates and e-mails from all players in this case. The detailed
files and correspondents were most illuminating and showed total
disregard for the law from politicians who were elected to enforce them.
Developers faired no better since the dialogue uncovered a
conspiratorial relationship that is unacceptable in a civil society. The
files are a smoking gun that will truly raise eye brows for years to
come. The revelations are sure to taint even the most illustrious
political careers of so called public officials and history will not be
kind. It would be interesting to note what other cases these harbingers
of fraud are involved in and there is no question the web of corruption
will grow as the contents of Everone’s files are fully realized.
There are no words that could do justice
in describing Tribal Chairperson Silvia Burley. Educated, articulate,
determined and well versed in tribal law, Silvia is a cut above and even
in the face of total disrespect from attorneys and government officials
she forged forward. In spite of threats to her and her nation’s lives
and livelihoods she marched forward in true warrior flare. Tiger Paulk
calls her the Miwok SEAL with regard to her ‘special forces’ like
prowess in the in all matters concerning the tribe. The dark side to
this case is the fact veiled threats flew against her and her people. I
guess you can toss in courage for she stood her ground and refused to
back down or give an inch. Legal Counsels Robert A. Rosette LLC and
Manuel Corrales ESQ are proof nobility still exists in the world for
their legal expertise in this case is priceless.
There is no question I left out volumes
of interesting and incriminating details within the context of this
story. I suggest you log onto the California Valley Miwok Tribe site.
They have all adjoining court documents of this landmark case. There
will be more updates in the future as this case hopefully comes to a
close in the future
(Since the original posting of this
story the web page was under attack so many people did not have the
opportunity to read this story of corruption. Therefore we are reposting
this piece since this is only one of a series of stories that will
identify corruption at it’s core thanks to Chadd Everone/Ludwig and his
comprehensive files that list names, dates and absolute corruption
within state and federal government., Enjoy)
Your Devil’s Advocate
Buffalohair
