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Biden commutes life sentence for Native American activist Leonard Peltier
President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist who has been imprisoned for nearly 50 years. Peltier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of ...
Commutation of Leonard Peltier's prison sentence sparks memories of stay in Springfield
Former reporter Mike Schilling recalls his Springfield prison interview with activist Leonard Peltier, whose sentence was ...
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‘Free Leonard Peltier' Review: Engaging Doc About Activist Accused of Killing Two FBI Agents in 1975 Is Timelier Than Ever
The good news of Peltier's pardon means his long nightmare is finally over. But "Free Leonard Peltier" makes it very clear what a terrible injustice it has been for the serving of justice to have ...
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Leonard Peltier to Be Freed After Half-Century in Prison: “A Day of Victory for Indigenous People”
We speak with the NDN Collective’s Nick Tilsen, who just visited Leonard Peltier in prison after news of his sentence commutation, about fighting for Peltier’s freedom, his health and Trump ...
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‘Today we rejoice’: Leonard Peltier supporters gather to pray, celebrate
More than 100 people gathered Jan. 25 on the Pine Ridge Reservation at the site of the June 26, 1975, shootout that left two FBI agents and a Native man dead ...
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Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier granted clemency by President Biden
Leonard Peltier, citizen of Turtle Mountain Band of ... already spent in prison,” said Biden in a statement Monday. MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding.
As He Awaits Release From Federal Prison, Leonard Peltier Is Still in Danger, Advocates Say
The warning comes after the joyous twist of clemency for the Indigenous activist, as shown in a Sundance film premiering Monday ...
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Clemency for Leonard Peltier: A step toward justice and healing
In the final hours of President Joe Biden’s term, he granted Leonard Peltier clemency through commutation, allowing him to serve his life sentence at home on the Turtle Mountain Indian ...
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Celebration and criticism follow Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier’s prison sentence commutation
After hearing the news, Means said he had to take a moment to let Peltier’s clemency sink in. “All those years of marching, of being supportive of various activities for Leonard Peltier ...
Cape, Island tribal members on Leonard Peltier commutation. 'Didn't want to die in prison'
Peltier is expected to be released from U.S. Penitentiary Federal Correctional Complex in Coleman, Florida, in mid-February.
Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier, Native American activist imprisoned for almost 50 years
The commutation will allow Peltier, who has long maintained his innocence in the killing of two FBI agents, to spend his remaining days in home confinement.
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Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier, Native American activist imprisoned for almost 50 years
but with the President’s act of mercy Leonard can finally return to his reservation and live out his remaining days.” Peltier told NBC News in 2022 that he wasn't interested in a presidential ...