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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‘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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As He Awaits Release From Federal Prison, Leonard Peltier Is Still in Danger, Advocates Say
As recently as a week ago, Free Leonard Peltier ended with its now 80-year ... parking lot at the Coleman Federal Penitentiary as the news comes in. The activists and film crew went there and ...
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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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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.
Leonard Peltier to be welcomed home Wednesday in North Dakota
NDN Collective announced Friday that longtime Chippewa activist Leonard Peltier would be returning home to North Dakota, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
‘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.
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 ...