Indian Country TODAY MEDIA NETWORK SERVING THE NAHONS CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE .. February 1, 2017 VIA EMAIL Wayne Stenejhem, Attorney General North Dakota Email: ndag@nd.gov Allen Koppy Morton County States Attorney 210 2nd Ave NW Mandan ND 58554 Email: allen.koppy@mortonnd.org Dear Sirs, We understand that Jenni Monet, a freelance journalist who has been on assignment for Indian Country Today Media Network since November, was arrested last evening while working in her capacity as a journalist. When we called the Morton County Correctional Center this morning at 9:30 am. EST, Of?cer Dave con?rmed that Ms. Monet was being held by Morton County. Please consider this letter as press credentials for Jenni Monet, and please accord her all consideration due a respected member of the press. In light of her work, it is clear that Ms. Monet was arrested erroneously. We trust that you will honor this request for her immediate release. Sincerely, Christopher Napolitano Creative Director (917)676-4335 lndian Country 'l?oday Media Network 3218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478