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“Numerous sources have claimed that Shelly is not held in very high regard with the Navajos, as seen in his seventh-place finish in the August primaries for Navajo president, which Deadspin reported Sunday afternoon.
Shelly was also charged with fraud, conspiracy and theft in 2010 in connection with allegations he used Navajo money for his and his family’s benefit. The charges were dropped in exchange for him agreeing to pay back $8,250 he was accused of stealing, Deadspin reports.
Deadspin also noted that Shelly’s own tribal council voted 9-2 in April to formally oppose the name Redskins, and Shelly was accused of going behind the back of tribal leaders to team with Snyder to host a golf tournament.
Jacqueline Keeler, a member of the Navajo/Yankton Sioux and founder of EONM (Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry) earlier this year at the time of the golf tournament said:”
“I think it is unfortunate the Navajo Nation administration of Ben Shelly is so out of step with the Navajo people, particularly, the young people, regarding this issue … I am also alarmed at the underhanded way this event was handled. The other funders were unaware of the Washington Redskins [Original Americans Foundation] involvement until the day before and Ben Shelly has repeatedly refused to comment on his meeting with Snyder.”
– SI.com, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder sits with president of Navajo Nation.
“The Navajo Nation Council in 2014 voted to oppose using the Redskins name, though it’s been reported that Shelly has had connections to the team before, according to Indian Country Today.”
– The Washington Post, Daniel Snyder watches Redskins-Cardinals with the Navajo Nation president.
“As part of his campaign to convince you that his team’s name isn’t racist, Dan Snyder took in today’s game with Ben Shelly, president of the Navajo Nation. Once again, Dan probably should have done a little more research.
Shelly is technically still president, but not for much longer. He got absolutely trounced in August’s primary election, finishing seventh.
Shelly’s a lame duck, and he’ll be out of office on Jan. 14 when the new president is sworn in.
So how did voters tire of Shelly after just one term?”
– Deadspin.com, Disgraced, Soon-To-Be-Former Navajo Nation President Attends ‘Skins Game.
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