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Omaha Tribe suspends chairman, declares state of emergency

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is in a state of emergency, KETV has confirmed.

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The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska suspended its chairman for what they allege is his role in inciting violence and unrest to disrupt tribal proceedings, KETV confirms.Chairman Jeffrey Gilpin now faces a special recall election.In releases posted by the Omaha Tribe, it said Gilpin attempted to suspend council members without due process. Days later, the Omaha Tribe officially suspended Gilpin for 30 days. The Omaha Tribe is now in a state of emergency because it says people may try to enter its headquarters and interfere with tribal staff and services.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska suspended its chairman for what they allege is his role in inciting violence and unrest to disrupt tribal proceedings, KETV confirms.

Chairman Jeffrey Gilpin now faces a special recall election.

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In releases posted by the Omaha Tribe, it said Gilpin attempted to suspend council members without due process.

Days later, the Omaha Tribe officially suspended Gilpin for 30 days.

The Omaha Tribe is now in a state of emergency because it says people may try to enter its headquarters and interfere with tribal staff and services.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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