FBI: Tribal leader admitted to personal purchases
FBI: Tribal leader admitted to personal purchases
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — An FBI agent says the former chairman of the tribe that owns Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino admitted he used a tribe-issued credit card for personal expenses.
Michael Thomas is accused of improperly charging about $100,000 on a credit card issued by his Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. He was the tribe’s chairman from 2003 to 2009.
FBI agent Robert Bornstein testified at Thomas’ trial today. He says Thomas told him that he knew the charges were prohibited.
Prosecutors say the charges included rides by a limousine service to doctor’s appointments for his mother and television and satellite radio for himself.
Prosecutors finished presenting evidence today. Thomas’ attorney called no witnesses. Closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday.