News Coverage of Eastern Band Cherokee Statute Imposing Fines on DV Offenders


Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

January 13, 2013

Here. An excerpt: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is hitting domestic violence abusers in their pocketbooks. People convicted of domestic violence-related charges must now pay a $1,000 fine, in addition to other penalties handed down by tribal court. Tribal … Continue reading →read more

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

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