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Leonard Peltier remains defiant in AP interview, maintaining innocence and vowing continued activism

Leonard Peltier, recently released after 50 years, maintains his innocence regarding the deaths of two FBI agents and claims self-defense during the 1975 shootout at Pine Ridge Reservation.
Former FBI director Christopher Wray described Peltier as a 'remorseless killer,' while North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong emphasized that over 20 federal judges upheld his conviction.
Many political leaders and Amnesty International recognize Peltier as a political prisoner, arguing that his trial and conviction lacked fairness.
Peltier plans to continue advocating for Indigenous rights while pursuing art and writing despite ongoing health issues and criticism for his past.

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Omaha World-Herald

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Leonard Peltier remains defiant, maintains innocence and vows continued activism

More than 50 years after a shootout on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation landed him in federal prison, Leonard Peltier maintains his innocence in the deaths of two FBI agents.

3 days ago·Omaha, United States

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Alpha News

Retired FBI agent tells the 'real truth' of Leonard Peltier's 'brutal' murders of two young agents

The post Retired FBI agent tells the ‘real truth’ of Leonard Peltier’s ‘brutal’ murders of two young agents appeared first on Alpha News.

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People's World

Nashville event celebrates Peltier’s release

NASHVILLE—The Indigenous Peoples Coalition (IPC) held a celebration of the release of long imprisoned Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier on Feb. 22, just days after he gained his freedom. The keynote speaker at the celebration was Nashville attorney and former federal judge Kevin Sharp. Sharp is Peltier’s attorney and filed the petition for clemency that was signed by then-President Joe Biden on Jan. 20 in the last minutes in office. The Nashvi…

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Leonard Peltier remains defiant in AP interview, maintaining innocence and vowing continued activism

More than 50 years after a shootout on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation landed him in federal prison, Leonard Peltier remains defiant. He maintains his innocence in the deaths of

4 days ago·United States

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freepress.org

Welcome Home Leonard Peltier! Meet The Kurds...Ripped NC Election...&

We start GREEP zoom #213 with KANI XULUM and a fascinating exploration of the repression of some 50 million Kurdish citizens.The great JENNIFER ROBERTS of the Carter Center updates us on a terrifying NC challenge to election integrity.With TATANKA BRICCA we celebrate the return of LEONARD PELTIER to his people after FIFTY YEARS in unjust captivity.A boycott of major corporations for Friday, February 28, is announced by DANIELA GIOSEFFI.DC Home R…

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minnesotanativenews.org

Leonard Peltier's Homecoming - Minnesota Native News

Leonard Peltier [courtesy of NDN Collective] ANCHOR Marie Rock: This is Minnesota Native News, I’m Marie Rock. This week, we hear about AIM activist Leonard Peltier’s recent homecoming celebration. Plus, current events affecting Indigenous nations here in Minnesota. First, let’s hear from Emma Needham. Emma Needham: One month into his Clemency granted by the Biden Administration, Leonard Peltier was welcomed home last week by nearly a hundred …

4 days ago·Minnesota, United States

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