Tsha’Honnonyendakwa News By Shirley Hill This Fall on October 28th, 2007, Kathy Lewis and Team Running Strong participated in the 31st Annual Marine Corps Marathon which started in Arlington, VA and ended in Washington D.C. Running Strong is about the daily miracles in Indian country. Despite the tremendous odds, our Indian-led programs are making a brighter future for some … [Read more...] about Kathy Hill runs in Marine Corps Marathon Cheered on by Olympian Billy Mills
2007
Prosecutor calls jurors’ comments ‘common sense’
Assistant District Attorney Gary Dawson objects to a new trial for Albert Scerbo. By Michele Reaves Staff writer Post Standard Comments made by two educators during jury deliberations are not grounds to grant an Onondaga Nation School teacher a new trial, according to a prosecutor. If the jurors told others on the panel that Albert Scerbo knew he was doing something … [Read more...] about Prosecutor calls jurors’ comments ‘common sense’
Convicted teacher’s court date postponed
By Michele Reaves Staff writer Post Standard Today's court appearance for the Onondaga Nation School teacher convicted of sexually abusing a first-grade pupil has been postponed. Judge William Walsh postponed the court date until he could read motions from attorneys on both sides of Albert Scerbo's case, said Barry Weiss, speaking for the district attorney's office. … [Read more...] about Convicted teacher’s court date postponed
Scerbo seeks retrial, says jurors added own info
By Michele Reaves And Jim O'Hara Staff writers Post Standard A lawyer for an Onondaga Nation School teacher claims his client was wrongly convicted of sexual abuse by a jury that considered the professional expertise of two of its members. The two jurors, who were educators, told the other men and women that Albert Scerbo had to know he was doing something wrong … [Read more...] about Scerbo seeks retrial, says jurors added own info
Land rights suit argued in court
Lawyers for Onondagas, state spar over whether the case should be dismissed. By Mike McAndrew Staff writer - Syracuse Post-Standard OAlbany- In a courtroom packed with Onondaga Nation members and their supporters, Senior U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn reserved decision Thursday on New York's request to dismiss the Onondaga land rights suit. Lawyers for the state … [Read more...] about Land rights suit argued in court
Hearing on the Onondaga Land Rights Suit – Official Transcripts
On October 11, 2007, the Onondaga people and its supporters gathered in the early morning at the Nation Arena. There were two busses waiting to take everyone to Albany for an historic day. This was going to be the first time that the Onondaga Land Rights Case would be argued in Federal court. The State of New York had filed a motion to dismiss the Onondaga Case. Federal … [Read more...] about Hearing on the Onondaga Land Rights Suit – Official Transcripts
Onondaga Nation: “We Deserve Justice. Our Land Rights Cannot Be Easily Dismissed”
NEWS RELEASE October 11, 2007 For More Information: Joseph Heath, General Counsel, Onondaga Nation, 315-475-2559 Onondaga Communications Office, 315-492-1922 Federal District Court Judge Hears Oral Arguments on New York’s Motion to Dismiss as Central New York’s Environment Hangs in the Balance Syracuse, NY—The Onondaga Nation’s precedent-setting land rights action … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation: “We Deserve Justice. Our Land Rights Cannot Be Easily Dismissed”