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Red Lake Nation Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Minor Following BIA Takeover of Tribe’s Family and Children’s Services

Courtney John Barrett Sr., 56, of Red Lake, has been charged with two counts of sexual abuse of a minor. The charges stem from an investigation by the FBI and the Red Lake Police Department. According to a press release from the office of United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen, Barrett Sr., 56, of Red…

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