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The Indian Heritage Conservancy and The National Field Office of The American Indian Movement have requested West Virginia's Attorney General, Darrell V. McGraw, Jr., to investigates reports of violations of law, coercion, and conflict of interest among the participants in Walmart's ongoing attempts to purchase a sacred Indian burial ground in Monongalia County West Virginia.

The Indian coalition has determined this request to be necessary due to Walmart's recent release of false and misleading information in an attempt to gain a favorable ruling from The West Virginia Commissioner of Highways Mr. Fred VanKirk. Part of the information leading to this request is based upon a letter from The WV. Division of Culture and History. In a letter to Senator John Rockefeller, that office cited violations of WVcode 29-1-8a and identifies the site as a "significant archaeological site." Walmart continues to disseminate propaganda to the opposite in order to destroy the site and build yet another SuperCenter.

This coalition of Indian groups have proceeded in a respectful manner and has had disrespect returned to them They have spoken the truth yet find themselves victims of lies. They have chosen an avenue of openness and forthrightness and have had deceit, manipulation and coercion put in their path. Its time to hold Walmart, their agents, West Virginia University Foundation, and The West Virginia University Administration accountable for their actions.

You are urged to contact WV Attorney General Darrell V McGraw, JR. and demand an immediate investigation into Walmart's scheme to desecrate the sacred burial site In Monongalia County, WV Darrell V. McGraw Jr, WV Attorney General 1900 Kanawha BLVD. ROOM 26E Charleston WV. 25305-9924 phone: (WV)1-800-368-8808 FAX: 304-558-0140 e-mail: consumer@wvnet.edu.