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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Who Is Leonard Peltier? 'Incident at Oglala' Has What You Need To Know
On January 19, 2025, former U.S. President Joe Biden commuted the prison sentence of Leonard Peltier, allowing the Native American activist to spend the rest of his days at home. The subject of ...
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Leonard Peltier to Be Freed After Half-Century in Prison: “A Day of Victory for Indigenous People”
Biden’s order goes into effect February 18th. Biden, however, reiterated his action was not a pardon for Peltier. Leonard Peltier is 80 years old, has spent the majority of his life in prison.
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Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier granted clemency by President Biden
According to the executive grant of clemency signed by Biden on Jan. 19, the commutation takes effect Feb. 18. In a statement, Biden said Peltier is to serve the remainder of his sentence at home ...
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Will Biden Grant Leonard Peltier Clemency? Indigenous Leaders Plead, “Don’t Let Him Die in Prison”
But Indigenous political prisoner Leonard Peltier remains behind bars. Over 120 tribal leaders are calling on Biden to grant clemency to Peltier as one of his final acts in office, warning this ...
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.
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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 ...
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Native activist Leonard Peltier to serve remainder of sentence at home after Biden order
Biden’s order as he leaves office is to take effect Feb. 18. A statement from Biden said Peltier, 80, should serve the remainder of his life sentence at home. According to the FBI, in 1975, agents Ron ...
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‘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. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic Late in Jesse Short Bull and ...
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Commutation of Leonard Peltier's prison sentence sparks memories of stay in Springfield
The commutation, which takes effect Feb. 18, is not a pardon but will allow Peltier to serve the remainder of his sentence in home confinement. In this story, former News-Leader reporter Mike ...
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Native activist Leonard Peltier to serve remainder of sentence at home after Biden order
Peltier, 80, is a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in North Dakota. Biden’s order as he leaves office is to take effect Feb. 18. A statement from Biden said Peltier should serve the ...