December trial date set for Goshutes

A federal judge on Thursday scheduled a December trial date for three members of the Skull Valley Band of Goshutes and their attorney accused of using an unofficial election to gain access to tribal funds.

However, U.S. District Judge Tena Campbell also allowed another week for ongoing plea negotiations in the case. Campbell asked that she be notified by Sept. 10 if plea agreements are going to be reached for any of the defendants.

Otherwise, the weeklong jury trial set to begin Dec. 13 will go forward as scheduled.

Marlinda Moon, Wendover; Sammy Blackbear, Salt Lake City; and Miranda Wash, Grantsville; and attorney Duncan Steadman, South Jordan, are charged with one count each of theft from an Indian tribal organization and five counts each of bank fraud and aiding and abetting.