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    Sentencing delayed for former tribal councilman

    Rapid City, South Dakota (AP)

    The drug conviction sentencing in New Mexico for a former Pine Ridge tribal councilman has been delayed at least eight months.

    Court documents show that a federal judge has delayed sentencing while Don Garnier is in outpatient treatment.

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