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 ...
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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As He Awaits Release From Federal Prison, Leonard Peltier Is Still in Danger, Advocates Say
There are Hollywood endings. And then there is the ending to the new film Free Leonard Peltier. Peltier had been imprisoned for well over 45 years when David France and Jesse Short Bull decided to ...
‘Free Leonard Peltier’ Review: Doc About Imprisoned Indigenous Activist Is Timelier Than Ever, but Leaves Too Much Unexamined
Jesse Short Bull and David France's documentary tells Peltier's story all the way through President Joe Biden's commutation.
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Leonard Peltier to Be Freed After Half-Century in Prison: “A Day of Victory for Indigenous People”
Leonard Peltier is 80 years old, has spent the majority of his life in prison. For decades, he has maintained his innocence over the 1975 killing of two FBI agents in a shootout on the Pine Ridge ...
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Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier granted clemency by President Biden
Leonard Peltier, citizen of Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe, gave an interview to MIGIZI Communications while standing trial in Wisconsin for the attempted murder of a police officer. Peltier was ...
‘Free Leonard Peltier’ documentary hits festival circuit ahead of Peltier’s release from prison
Documentarians worked quickly to change up the ending of 'Free Leonard Peltier' after Biden commuted Peltier's sentence.
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Leonard Peltier Granted Clemency After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier is set to return home after spending nearly 50 years behind bars for the 1975 deaths of two FBI agents. President Biden commuted his sentence Monday, following ...
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Leonard Peltier granted clemency as President Biden leaves office
WASHINGTON — In one of his final acts while in office, outgoing President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence for activist Leonard Peltier, who has already served 49 years in prison in the ...
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'Free Leonard Peltier' is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. It's getting a new ending, just like its subject.
Leonard Peltier, the former American Indian Movement leader, center, had his prison sentence commuted by President Joe Biden before he left office. (Getty Images) ...
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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 ...
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Commutation of Leonard Peltier's prison sentence sparks memories of stay in Springfield
Editor's note: Among his final actions in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive grant of clemency Jan. 19 commuting Leonard Peltier's prison sentence. The commutation, which takes effect ...