Government
HR Director Accuses Tribal Chairman of Assault, Sparking Local Concerns
Wendy Ruiz, human resources director for the White Mountain Apache Tribe, has accused Tribal Chairman Kasey Velasquez of sexual assault occurring during a June 4, 2025, workplace meeting, prompting an FBI investigation and the chairman's administrative leave. The allegations and the tribe's handling of them carry immediate implications for governance, public trust, and local services across the portions of the reservation in Apache County.
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