The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s executive council says it has concluded its review of abuse allegations against its president, Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson.

He returned from a brief personal leave last week. His time away from his role coincided with the wide circulation of sexual abuse accusations made by his former fiancée on social media.

On Friday morning, the tribe’s executive council — which includes the president — hosted its regular monthly meeting.

The tribe’s first Vice President, Ku.seen Jacqueline Pata, briefly acknowledged the allegations. Pata did not directly identify Peterson in her remarks.

“Tlingit and Haida has been reviewing an employment matter with the assistance of outside counsel following a social media post concerning th

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