It is a shame that the Native community holds these men up as something to "celebrate".  As the case unfolded originally, it did not seem there was "proof beyond a reasonable doubt".  But, if you remember the intense social pressure for justice for Hartman, it was likely that someone was going to be convicted.  (Remember that next time you're on a jury.)  These poor guys just got caught in the net.

They got caught because they were running around downtown parting that night.  Not something to emulate or celebrate.  When questioned, none of them exercised their 4th or 5th rights, then went on and made weak confessions.  Stupid decision after stupid decision after stupid decision; guess what folks, stupid hurts.

Instead of celebrating these poor fools, perhaps AFN should use the opportunity create some understanding on how the legal system works, and how to interact with it.  There are many others in and on their way to prison, Native and otherwise, under very similar circumstances.