Man Who Led Protests Against Cleveland’s Chief Wahoo Jailed On Charges He Stole Money From Native Americans

A man who led protests against the Cleveland Indians’ mascot over its racist portrayal of Native Americans is now in jail after embezzling thousands in federal grant money meant to help Native Americans.

Robert Roche was sentenced to four months in jail followed by four months of house arrest and a $77,000 fine, according to the Associated Press. Roche “pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from programs receiving federal funds in May.”