Luke John, a Native American, pled guilty in tribal court for assaulting a federal officer who was in the process of removing him from the reservation because of ongoing domestic issues with his wife. Mr. John served ninety days in jail for that offense. Following his release, he was charged in federal court for the assault based on violation of the federal statute. John raised a claim of double jeopardy, as the charges were identical and arose out of the same action. Can the federal authorities pursue these charges? You be the judge...