Derek Bailey (tribal chairman) explained

Derek J. Bailey (1972 – September 8, 2021[1] [2]) served as Tribal Chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) beginning in 2008. He also served prior on Tribal Council from 2004 to 2008. On October 1, 2011, Bailey announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 1st congressional district. During April 2012, Bailey ended his Congressional campaign effort and moved into Michigan's State House race for the 101st District (Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties). On May 11, 2015, he was arrested on child molestation charges.[3] Bailey was sentenced to 25 to 50 years after being found guilty in Grand Traverse County of two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct in April 2016. He was also sentenced to ten to 15 years after being found guilty in Leelanau County of two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct in November 2015. Bailey was to serve his sentence concurrently. Bailey had a credit of 360 days.[4]

Early life and education

Bailey was a native of Traverse City, Michigan, and grew up there and in neighboring Leelanau County.[5] He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1995 and a master's degree in social work in 1998, both from Grand Valley State University.[6] [7]

Career

Tribal service

Bailey began serving as the fifth GTB Tribal Chairman in November 2008.[8] [9] Bailey received a Presidential Appointment by President Obama to the National Advisory Council on Indian Education, and was sworn in on November 3, 2010.[10] He resigned from the tribal council in July 2015.[11] [12] [13]

Congressional campaign

On October 1, 2011, Bailey announced his intention to run for U.S. Representative for Michigan's newly redrawn 1st congressional district. He was to run as a Democrat in the primary against Gary McDowell, a state representative who lost in the general election in 2010 against first-time candidate Dan Benishek.[5] In April 2012 he changed plans and instead decided to run for the state house of Representatives.[14] Bailey was narrowly defeated in the primary by Bernard "Allen" O'Shea.[15]

Personal life

In 2012, he was married and lived in Benzie County.[7] Also according to an article in 2012, Bailey has two sons and two step-daughters.[16]

Legal issues

In May 2015, Bailey was charged with multiple counts of child molestation in Leelanau County.[17] [18] In August 2015, he was charged with more sex offenses in Grand Traverse County.[19] [20] [21] Bailey was sentenced to 25 to 50 years after being found guilty in Grand Traverse County of two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct in April 2016. He was also sentenced to ten to 15 years after being found guilty in Leelanau County of two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct in November 2015. Bailey was to serve his sentence concurrently. Bailey had a credit of 360 days.[22]

Death

On September 2, 2021, Bailey was found unresponsive in his prison cell and later pronounced dead on September 8, 2021. He is believed to have succumbed to a cardiac issue. He was 48.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grand Traverse Band bio of Bailey. 2011-09-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20111024095756/http://www.gtbindians.org/tribal-councilors.html. 2011-10-24. dead.
  2. Web site: Former tribal leader dies in prison at 48. Yahoo! News. 11 September 2021. 11 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Tribal Councilor Derek Bailey arrested on sex charges. 13 May 2015. WGTU. 24 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150801102736/http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=1202969#.VVQz5_lVhBc. 1 August 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: Derek Bailey sentenced to prison for sex crimes in two counties. 2 May 2016.
  5. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-bailey-congress,0,6270919.story Associated Press, September 30, 2011
  6. Web site: Success Story: Alumnus advises tribal education - Grand Valley State University. gvsu.edu. 24 August 2015. 24 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924024538/http://www.gvsu.edu/successstory/story.htm?storyId=C190EBA6327346AD8C150FE3B692EE9B. dead.
  7. News: Jordan Travis. Bailey to seek US 1st seat. The Alpena News. January 19, 2012. August 24, 2015.
  8. Web site: news article . 2011-09-26 . 2011-06-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110608120703/http://www.elkrapidslive.com/education/tribe-chairman-derek-bailey-sworn-in/ . dead .
  9. News: Tribal leader may run. George Weeks. Traverse City Record-Eagle. 4 September 2011 . B1.
  10. Web site: National Advisory Council on Indian Education - OIE. ed.gov. 24 August 2015.
  11. Web site: Bailey resigns from tribal council. Traverse City Record-Eagle. 24 August 2015.
  12. Web site: Derek Bailey Resigns From Tribal Council. 9 July 2015. 9&10 News. 24 August 2015.
  13. Web site: Tribal Councilor Derek Bailey resigns while jailed on criminal sex charges. 9 July 2015. WGTU. 24 August 2015.
  14. http://electderekbailey.com/dccc-statement-on-derek-baileys-decision-to-run-for-michigan-state-house/ April 2012 announcement of change in election plans
  15. Web site: Duke's Volunteer wins 101st House Seat nomination - Arcadia Wind Study Group. Arcadia Wind Study Group. 24 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20121219065601/http://arcadiawindstudygroup.org/2012/08/08/allen-oshea/. 19 December 2012. dead.
  16. Web site: Northern Michigan Tribal Chairman Derek Bailey Runs for Congress. Traverse. 6 January 2012. 24 August 2015.
  17. News: Trial Dates Set for Derek Bailey. Traverse City Ticker. 30 June 2015 . 17 July 2015.
  18. Web site: Tribal Councilor Derek Bailey arrested on sex charges. 13 May 2015. WGTU. 24 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150801102736/http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=1202969. 1 August 2015. dead.
  19. Web site: Former tribal councilor faces additional sex assault charges in Northern Michigan. MLive.com. 21 August 2015. 24 August 2015.
  20. Web site: Former Tribal Council Member Derek Bailey Charged With More Sex - Northern Michigan's News Leader. Chris Clor. 20 August 2015. 9&10 News. 24 August 2015.
  21. Web site: More sex crime charges for Native American leader. Morgan Springer. Interlochen Public Radio. 20 August 2015. 24 August 2015.
  22. Web site: Derek Bailey sentenced to prison for sex crimes in two counties. 2 May 2016.
  23. Web site: Former Tribal Leader Derek Bailey, 48, Passes Away.

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