Justice, 146 years later ‘Historical court’ exonerates Nisqually Chief Leschi as watchers cheer ROB CARSON; The News Tribune Last updated: December 11th, 2004 07:21 AM (PST) To no one’s great surprise, a “historical court” that met Friday to re-examine the trial and execution of the Nisqually Chief Leschi found the martyred Indian leader was unjustly convicted. After listening to nearly four hours of testimony from historical experts and tribal representatives, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerry Alexander huddled briefly with six other members of a special judicial panel and returned with this announcement: “Chief Leschi should not have been tried...