California attorney general's office will ask for Chukchansi casino to stay closed
Source: Fresno Bee
The state Attorney General’s office will ask a Fresno federal judge on Wednesday to keep Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino closed until state officials are convinced that the tribe can run the casino without endangering patrons and employees.
“All evidence points to the tensions and confrontations continuing, not abating,” said a 14-page brief filed by deputy state attorney general William Torngren. The state’s brief asks U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill to issue a preliminary injunction that would essentially extend the current closure until the tribe can ensure that weapons are kept away from the Coarsegold casino, and patrons, employees and tribal members are safe.
On Oct. 10, the National Indian Gaming Commission and state Attorney General closed the casino after an armed clash by the security forces of the Tex McDonald and Reggie Lewis factions the night before. The scuffle forced 500 patrons and employees from the 1,800-slot, 40-table casino and hotel.
... So far, however, the tribal factions have made little progress, according to a declaration filed by Joginder Dhillon, senior adviser for tribal negotiations for Gov. Jerry Brown.
Read more: http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/27/4201758/state-will-ask-for-chukchansi.html
