LEONARD: Political Prisoner
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A #truecrime podcast about one of America’s longest serving political prisoners, Leonard Peltier. Available on all major podcast platforms #freeleonardpeltier
Los Angeles, CA
Joined April 2020
GREAT NEWS: President Biden just commuted Leonard's sentence!
apnews.com
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentence of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents and is serving life in prison.
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@leonard_pod returns in 2026 with Season 3. #freeleonardpeltier
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The son of June Little @chaseironeyes hangs on the front porch with Leonard Peltier during a production break. It was a monumental week on Turtle Mountain. We can’t wait to share it with you. 🎬🎥✊🏽 #freeleonardpeltier
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#humanrightsmatter
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We're extremely grateful about Leonard Peltier's release from prison! That said, our director, Chase, has some thoughts about the context: https://t.co/w6sRKbQdQc
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Peltier supporters Rage Against the Machine have been in Leonard’s corner since the 90s. They have kept up the fight to Free Leonard since then, and their dedication has finally paid off. https://t.co/WFIpHUgTFN
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The band are longtime advocates for the imprisoned Indigenous rights advocate, who was granted clemency at the end of Biden’s presidency
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President Biden has granted Leonard Peltier commutation of his life sentence, to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, effective February 18th, 2025. NDN Collective called Leonard Peltier just outside of the Coleman, FL prison after the news was confirmed, to ask if he had
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LEONARD PELTIER IS GOING HOME!! For almost 5 decades human rights organizations, Native American activists, average everyday people and bands like RATM have lobbied for the release of political prisoner, Leonard Peltier. Leonard has become a friend over the years and I am so glad
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While Biden did not issue a full pardon, Leonard, now 80 years old, will serve the remainder of his sentence at home.
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A plea to Biden today in a New Mexico newspaper: Grant clemency to Leonard Peltier
taosnews.com
Leonard Peltier, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa tribe, and elder of Lakota and Dakota descent, has spent nearly five decades in prison for a crime he has
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Sioux Chef Sean Sherman Named to The Independent’s Climate 100 List. https://t.co/sapRa6J4l2
nativenewsonline.net
Sean Sherman, an Oglala Lakota chef and the driving force behind the nonprofit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems , has been named to The Independent’s inaugural Climate 100 List.
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Sharp expects the hearing to last the day. The decision is required to come within 21 days. If parole is granted, the process for release shouldn't take long. If denied, Peltier can look at his options for filing an appeal to a federal district court.
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Kevin Sharp, Peltier's attorney, said the hearing will have witnesses for and against parole, including family members of the two FBI agents who were killed.
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Leonard’s first parole hearing in 10 years is today, June 10th, 2024. The private hearing is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Monday at a high security lockup that is part of the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman.
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If you can, please send your URGENT action letters to the US Parole Commission via snail mail or email TODAY! Email generator: https://t.co/YQ5YvALqBa Call: (202) 346-7000
actionnetwork.org
Leonard Peltier, 79, a Native American activist in the American Indian Movement and citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (ND), is now in his 49th year of incarceration. He is...
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Amnesty International is urging parole for NA activist Leonard Peltier. We stand in solidarity with all supporters of Leonard for the upcoming parole hearing on June 10th.
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Native American elder and activist Leonard Peltier has a parole hearing on June 10th. This may be his last parole hearing and last chance at release. His lawyer is encouraging all of us to write, email, and call the U.S. Parole Commission in support of parole for Leonard.
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For the full story, listen to S2 E14 “Louise,” which is now available on all podcasting platforms. For exclusive ad-free access to Seasons One and Two of LEONARD, find Wondery Plus on the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. #FreeLeonardPeltier
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“White people are only a couple of generations at that time away from the Indian wars. They're still scared. And the fear is in this jury.” Pulitzer Prize winner Louise Erdrich offers her opinion on what went wrong in Fargo for Leonard.
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