Long-term protective order served against Thomas

A Tlingit and Haida Central Council Tribal Court judge issued a long-term protective order last month against borough assembly member Gabe Thomas.

Thomas’ partner Tracey Harmon petitioned the court for a long-term order earlier this year after securing a short-term order in January. Thomas and his lawyer, Jim Clark, had originally intended to contest the long-term order. However, at a March 22 hearing, Thomas entered a declaration of no contest, which the court accepted. The court found that Thomas represents “a credible threat to the safety of the petitioner,” according to the protective order.

“The court finds by preponderance of evidence that the respondent committed domestic violence against the petitioner,” the order states.

Thomas was ordered by the court to remain 100 feet away from Harmon’s residence, 50 feet away from her, and not to contact Harmon.

Thomas’ attorney requested that the case be sealed from the public at the March 22 hearing. The magistrate judge, Trinidad Contreras, denied the request.