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Family Sues Yale, Student Group Over Geronimo Remains

HeadlineFeb 19, 2009

The family of nineteenth century Apache Indian warrior Geronimo has filed a lawsuit seeking to recover his remains. The suit names the US government, Yale University and the Yale student society, the Skull and Bones. According to legend, Skull and Bones members, including former President Bush’s grandfather, Prescott Bush, dug up Geronimo’s remains from his burial plot in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

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