At issue Did Ward Churchill falsely accuse the U.S. Army of using smallpox as a weapon of genocide against American Indians? Our findings His claim cannot be supported by the sources he has cited. Coming Monday
At issue Did Churchill commmit plagiarism by publishing the work of others as his own? Our findings An essay he "prepared" for a book was actually taken from a Canadian scholar. Coming Tuesday
At issue Did Churchill mischaracterize two important pieces of federal Indian law? Our findings His contentions about the Dawes Act of 1887 and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 are incorrect. Coming Wednesday
At issue Did Churchill misrepresent himself as having American Indian ancestry? Our findings His assertions that he is descended from Cherokee and Creek ancestors aren't supported by extensive genealogical records. Coming Thursday -- Michael Pugliese