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Victim says tribal cops allowed accused rapist in the room while they took her statement
Federal inquiry found Nez Perce Tribal Police engaged in misconduct including retaliation and dereliction of duty in handling sexual assault cases, leading to fatal consequences.
- On October 31, 2020, Bessie Blackeagle was beaten, strangled, and murdered by her live-in boyfriend, Travis Ellenwood, on the Nez Perce Tribe reservation in Idaho.
- Reports show prior warnings about Ellenwood's dangerous behavior and multiple unheeded abuse reports contributed to the failure to prevent Blackeagle's death.
- Despite indications of strangulation and other injuries, tribal police dismissed urgent calls, delayed pursuing Ellenwood, and allowed him to remain free until his indictment in November 2020 and murder charge in June 2021.
- In 2021, Ellenwood admitted guilt to a second-degree murder charge and received a federal prison sentence approaching two decades, while tribal officials recognized ongoing efforts at reform despite encountering substantial resistance.
- The murder and police failures sparked a May 2022 vote of no confidence by the Nez Tribe's General Council and highlighted deep concerns about law enforcement and justice on the reservation.
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Victim says tribal cops allowed accused rapist in the room while they took her statement
Residents, former police officers and the former head of the Nez Perce Tribe's justice system all contend the law hasn’t always been enforced adequately or fairly on the reservation.
·Helena, United States
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2 women reported abuse, rape to tribal cops. Justice only came when one was dead – The Post Star - Corruption By Cops
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