Five jurors were excused and three jurors accepted in preparation for the Wounded Knee Trial. A previous motion made by the defense asking that 7 of 10 indictments against Russell Means and Dennis Banks be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction was responded to by the prosecution. The federal government said that according to American law, they do have jurisdiction, including crimes committed on Indian reservations.
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