Navajo President Buu Nygren Cleared of Harassment Claims

An eight-month investigation into sexual harassment allegations made by Navajo Nation Vice President Richelle Montoya against President Buu Nygren has concluded that the claims are unfounded. According to the findings released by Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch, Montoya’s account of an incident from August 2023 does not meet the criteria for sexual harassment under tribal policy. Nygren has denied the allegations, suggesting they were part of a political maneuver to undermine his presidency. The investigation involved interviews with various individuals, including both Nygren and Montoya, and was conducted by an outside law firm, Rothstein Donatelli. Following the investigation, calls for the Attorney General's removal have emerged due to the delays in the process. Montoya expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation’s outcome and has continued to voice her concerns publicly.