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DOJ Sues 2 Oklahoma Prosecutors Over Tribal Jurisdiction

DOJ Sues 2 Oklahoma Prosecutors Over Tribal Jurisdiction

David Prock The DOJ has sued two Oklahoma district attorneys, claiming they improperly prosecuted tribal citizens, contradicting a 2020 Supreme Court ruling that limits state authority in Indian Country.

What Caught My Eye: Jan. 9, 2024

What Caught My Eye: Jan. 9, 2024

News 9 Three brothers have a slippery time getting to school on Tuesday.

Oklahoma's Own Jake Hager Talks Debut Of All Elite Wrestling In OKC

Oklahoma's Own Jake Hager Talks Debut Of All Elite Wrestling In OKC

News On 6 All Elite Wrestling is making its Oklahoma City debut this week at the Paycom Center and stepping into the ring Oklahoma's own Jake Hager from Perry, Oklahoma.

Supreme Court Extends Stay On Hooper v. Tulsa Case Decision

Supreme Court Extends Stay On Hooper v. Tulsa Case Decision

News On 6 The United State Supreme Court has extended the stay to decide on a case regarding the City of Tulsa's ability to enforce traffic laws against Tribal citizens.

Tulsa Mother Upset After Her Son's Killer Gets A Chance At Shorter Sentence

Tulsa Mother Upset After Her Son's Killer Gets A Chance At Shorter Sentence

Reagan Ledbetter A Tulsa mother feels like justice has been ripped away because the man responsible for her son's death is going from a life sentence to possibly 17 years in prison.

State Officials, Tribal Leaders React To New Tribal Jurisdiction SCOTUS Ruling

State Officials, Tribal Leaders React To New Tribal Jurisdiction SCOTUS Ruling

Jonathan Cooper Two years after the United States Supreme Court ruled tribes in eastern Oklahoma were never disestablished at statehood, the court is giving some prosecuting power back to the state.

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Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement

Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement

Alex Cameron The final case to be argued before the Supreme Court in its 2021-22 term — and the last of Justice Stephen Breyer’s career — is Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a follow-up to the 2020 McGirt decision with significant implications for public safety in Oklahoma and potentially the entire country.

Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement

Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement

Alex Cameron The final case to be argued before the Supreme Court in its 2021-22 term — and the last of Justice Stephen Breyer’s career — is Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a follow-up to the 2020 McGirt decision with significant implications for public safety in Oklahoma and potentially the entire country.

Hughes Co. Sheriff Says Law Enforcement With Muscogee Nation Is Failing, Withdraws Cross Deputization

Hughes Co. Sheriff Says Law Enforcement With Muscogee Nation Is Failing, Withdraws Cross Deputization

Storme Jones Relationships between the tribes and law enforcement have been strained since the McGirt ruling transformed the state's judicial system.

Hughes Co. Sheriff Says Law Enforcement With Muscogee Nation Is Failing, Withdraws Cross Deputization

Hughes Co. Sheriff Says Law Enforcement With Muscogee Nation Is Failing, Withdraws Cross Deputization

Storme Jones Relationships between the tribes and law enforcement have been strained since the McGirt ruling transformed the state's judicial system.

US Rep. Tom Cole Says He Doesn’t Want To 'Overhype' Prospects For McGirt Funding

US Rep. Tom Cole Says He Doesn’t Want To 'Overhype' Prospects For McGirt Funding

Chris Casteel, The Oklahoman Despite requests from Oklahoma lawmakers, Congress may not earmark any money this year to help tribes beef up law enforcement and criminal justice systems to meet their new obligations, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole said Friday.

US Rep. Tom Cole Says He Doesn’t Want To 'Overhype' Prospects For McGirt Funding

US Rep. Tom Cole Says He Doesn’t Want To 'Overhype' Prospects For McGirt Funding

Chris Casteel, The Oklahoman Despite requests from Oklahoma lawmakers, Congress may not earmark any money this year to help tribes beef up law enforcement and criminal justice systems to meet their new obligations, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole said Friday.

Tulsa World: Cherokee, Chickasaw Tribal Officials On Reservation Issue: It's Time To Move On

Tulsa World: Cherokee, Chickasaw Tribal Officials On Reservation Issue: It's Time To Move On

Curtis Killman, Tulsa World Officials with the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations on Thursday praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision nearly two weeks ago to pass on overturning its McGirt ruling and expressed hope that the court would reject one remaining group of challenges by the state to the landmark ruling.

Tulsa World: Cherokee, Chickasaw Tribal Officials On Reservation Issue: It's Time To Move On

Tulsa World: Cherokee, Chickasaw Tribal Officials On Reservation Issue: It's Time To Move On

Curtis Killman, Tulsa World Officials with the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations on Thursday praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision nearly two weeks ago to pass on overturning its McGirt ruling and expressed hope that the court would reject one remaining group of challenges by the state to the landmark ruling.

Cherokee Nation Attorney General Discusses McGirt Ruling's Impact On Tribes

Cherokee Nation Attorney General Discusses McGirt Ruling's Impact On Tribes

David Prock Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor spoke with News On 6 at 4 this week about the latest developments regarding the United States Supreme Court's ruling on tribal jurisdiction. On Tuesday we were joined by Cherokee Nation Attorney General Sara Hill to discuss how the tribes are reacting to the high court's latest decisions

Cherokee Nation Attorney General Discusses McGirt Ruling's Impact On Tribes

Cherokee Nation Attorney General Discusses McGirt Ruling's Impact On Tribes

David Prock Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor spoke with News On 6 at 4 this week about the latest developments regarding the United States Supreme Court's ruling on tribal jurisdiction. On Tuesday we were joined by Cherokee Nation Attorney General Sara Hill to discuss how the tribes are reacting to the high court's latest decisions

Oklahoma Attorney General Addresses Legal Battle Over Supreme Court's McGirt Decision

Oklahoma Attorney General Addresses Legal Battle Over Supreme Court's McGirt Decision

David Prock This spring the United States Supreme Court will take up a question to decide whether the state of Oklahoma has the authority to prosecute Americans of non-native descent who commit crimes against Native American victims on tribal land. It's part of an ongoing legal battle from the state of Oklahoma to get the high court to overturn its original ruling on tribal jurisdiction. Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor joined News On 6 at 4 to talk about the recent developments.

Oklahoma Attorney General Addresses Legal Battle Over Supreme Court's McGirt Decision

Oklahoma Attorney General Addresses Legal Battle Over Supreme Court's McGirt Decision

David Prock This spring the United States Supreme Court will take up a question to decide whether the state of Oklahoma has the authority to prosecute Americans of non-native descent who commit crimes against Native American victims on tribal land. It's part of an ongoing legal battle from the state of Oklahoma to get the high court to overturn its original ruling on tribal jurisdiction. Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor joined News On 6 at 4 to talk about the recent developments.

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SCOTUS To Take Up Question Related To State's Authority To Prosecute Non-Natives In Native Territory

SCOTUS To Take Up Question Related To State's Authority To Prosecute Non-Natives In Native Territory

News On 6 The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it will take on a case later this year related to Oklahoma's ability to prosecute non-Native Americans' crimes in Native territory.

SCOTUS To Take Up Question Related To State's Authority To Prosecute Non-Natives In Native Territory

SCOTUS To Take Up Question Related To State's Authority To Prosecute Non-Natives In Native Territory

News On 6 The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it will take on a case later this year related to Oklahoma's ability to prosecute non-Native Americans' crimes in Native territory.

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Address McGirt Ruling

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Address McGirt Ruling

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the state’s case to address the McGirt ruling.

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Address McGirt Ruling

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Address McGirt Ruling

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the state’s case to address the McGirt ruling.

Tulsa Man Charged In Federal Court After Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Tulsa Man Charged In Federal Court After Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

David Prock A man who had his murder conviction and life sentence was thrown out because of his tribal status is now charged in federal court. Tulsa County jury convicted Emmitt Graywolf Sam for Johnathan Stephens' death.

Tulsa Man Charged In Federal Court After Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Tulsa Man Charged In Federal Court After Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

David Prock A man who had his murder conviction and life sentence was thrown out because of his tribal status is now charged in federal court. Tulsa County jury convicted Emmitt Graywolf Sam for Johnathan Stephens' death.

Federal Judge Denies Oklahoma Injunction To Stop Federal Mining Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

Federal Judge Denies Oklahoma Injunction To Stop Federal Mining Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

Jonathan Cooper A federal judge denies the state of Oklahoma's injunction to stop the Interior Department from taking surface mining jurisdiction away from the state on the Muscogee Reservation.

Federal Judge Denies Oklahoma Injunction To Stop Federal Mining Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

Federal Judge Denies Oklahoma Injunction To Stop Federal Mining Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

Jonathan Cooper A federal judge denies the state of Oklahoma's injunction to stop the Interior Department from taking surface mining jurisdiction away from the state on the Muscogee Reservation.

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Order Addressing Tribal Hunting After State Compact's Expiration

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Order Addressing Tribal Hunting After State Compact's Expiration

Emory Bryan Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an order Monday outlining plans for the tribe to handle hunting regulations and conservation efforts on reservation land.

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Order Addressing Tribal Hunting After State Compact's Expiration

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Order Addressing Tribal Hunting After State Compact's Expiration

Emory Bryan Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an order Monday outlining plans for the tribe to handle hunting regulations and conservation efforts on reservation land.

Tulsa Man's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Tulsa Man's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Reagan Ledbetter A man has had his conviction and life sentence overturned, after going on a carjacking spree in 2016 and shooting and killing a man during the crime spree. A Tulsa jury found Emmitt Sam guilty of murdering Johnathan Stephens, but now the case has been overturned because Sam is Cherokee, so the state didn’t have jurisdiction, based on last year’s Supreme Court ruling.

Tulsa Man's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Tulsa Man's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Reagan Ledbetter A man has had his conviction and life sentence overturned, after going on a carjacking spree in 2016 and shooting and killing a man during the crime spree. A Tulsa jury found Emmitt Sam guilty of murdering Johnathan Stephens, but now the case has been overturned because Sam is Cherokee, so the state didn’t have jurisdiction, based on last year’s Supreme Court ruling.

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FULL VIDEO: Oklahoma Sen. Regina Goodwin pulled over by Tulsa County deputy

FULL VIDEO: Oklahoma Sen. Regina Goodwin pulled over by Tulsa County deputy

Brooke Cox Oklahoma State Sen. Regina Goodwin was pulled over for allegedly running two stop signs. Full, unedited footage shows a tense interaction with deputies, which escalated before she was ticketed and released.

FULL VIDEO: Oklahoma Sen. Regina Goodwin pulled over by Tulsa County deputy

FULL VIDEO: Oklahoma Sen. Regina Goodwin pulled over by Tulsa County deputy

Brooke Cox Oklahoma State Sen. Regina Goodwin was pulled over for allegedly running two stop signs. Full, unedited footage shows a tense interaction with deputies, which escalated before she was ticketed and released.

3rd Suspect Arrested In Deadly I-244 Shooting Stemming From Tulsa State Fair Fight

3rd Suspect Arrested In Deadly I-244 Shooting Stemming From Tulsa State Fair Fight

David Prock A third man is now in custody in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting on I-244 in 2024 that killed 16-year-old Ja'tycie Williams.

3rd Suspect Arrested In Deadly I-244 Shooting Stemming From Tulsa State Fair Fight

3rd Suspect Arrested In Deadly I-244 Shooting Stemming From Tulsa State Fair Fight

David Prock A third man is now in custody in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting on I-244 in 2024 that killed 16-year-old Ja'tycie Williams.

Bartlesville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Dewey Couple

Bartlesville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Dewey Couple

David Prock Lucas Anthony Walker, 22, was sentenced to 35 years for murdering a Dewey couple, Deborah and Larry Dutton, in January 2023.

Bartlesville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Dewey Couple

Bartlesville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Dewey Couple

David Prock Lucas Anthony Walker, 22, was sentenced to 35 years for murdering a Dewey couple, Deborah and Larry Dutton, in January 2023.

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FULL VIDEO: Oklahoma Sen. Regina Goodwin pulled over by Tulsa County deputy

FULL VIDEO: Oklahoma Sen. Regina Goodwin pulled over by Tulsa County deputy

Brooke Cox Oklahoma State Sen. Regina Goodwin was pulled over for allegedly running two stop signs. Full, unedited footage shows a tense interaction with deputies, which escalated before she was ticketed and released.

3rd Suspect Arrested In Deadly I-244 Shooting Stemming From Tulsa State Fair Fight

3rd Suspect Arrested In Deadly I-244 Shooting Stemming From Tulsa State Fair Fight

David Prock A third man is now in custody in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting on I-244 in 2024 that killed 16-year-old Ja'tycie Williams.

Bartlesville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Dewey Couple

Bartlesville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Dewey Couple

David Prock Lucas Anthony Walker, 22, was sentenced to 35 years for murdering a Dewey couple, Deborah and Larry Dutton, in January 2023.

Former Doggie Doodles Owner Pleads Guilty To Accessory In Animal Abuse Case

Former Doggie Doodles Owner Pleads Guilty To Accessory In Animal Abuse Case

David Prock Rebecca Rutherford, former Doggy Doodles owner, pleads guilty to accessory in animal cruelty case.

QuikTrip revives 'Quittin' Time Beer' with Marshall Brewing Company

QuikTrip revives 'Quittin' Time Beer' with Marshall Brewing Company

Brooke Cox QuikTrip is relaunching its "Quittin' Time Premium Beer," originally introduced in 1977, with a public launch party at Marshall Brewing’s Tulsa taproom.

Oklahoma Sen. Regina Goodwin pulled over by Tulsa County deputy

Oklahoma Sen. Regina Goodwin pulled over by Tulsa County deputy

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma State Sen. Regina Goodwin was pulled over for allegedly running two stop signs. Bodycam footage shows a tense interaction with deputies, which escalated before she was ticketed and released. Mayor Nichols and other officials stopped by to check on her after the incident.

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