Philadelphia, Mississippi (AP)
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Vice Chief Eddie Sam has resigned, citing medical and personal reasons.
Sam served on the 17-member Tribal Council for three and a half years. He had been the target of two resolution campaigns to remove him from office with what he called vicious personal attacks.
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Vice Chief Eddie Sam has resigned, citing medical and personal reasons.
Sam served on the 17-member Tribal Council for three and a half years. He had been the target of two resolution campaigns to remove him from office with what he called vicious personal attacks.