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(1,439 posts) Mon Jan 20, 2025, 11:52 AM Jan 20

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Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier [View all]

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/20/statement-from-president-joe-biden-16/

COMMUTATION

Leonard Peltier
The President is commuting the life sentence imposed on Leonard Peltier so that he serves the remainder of his sentence in home confinement. He is now 80 years old, suffers from severe health ailments, and has spent the majority of his life (nearly half a century) in prison. This commutation will enable Mr. Peltier to spend his remaining days in home confinement but will not pardon him for his underlying crimes.

Mr. Peltier is a Native American activist who is currently serving life in prison for killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and escaping from federal prison. Tribal Nations, Nobel Peace laureates, former law enforcement officials (including the former U.S. Attorney whose office oversaw Mr. Peltier’s prosecution and appeal), dozens of lawmakers, and human rights organizations strongly support granting Mr. Peltier clemency, citing his advanced age, illnesses, his close ties to and leadership in the Native American community, and the substantial length of time he has already spent in prison.

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Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier [View all] newdeal2 Jan 20 OP

This one brings tears. GreenWave Jan 20 #1

Good. I was hoping that would be done. Ocelot II Jan 20 #2

This is very, very good news. Thank you, Joe. Biophilic Jan 20 #3

WooHoo! Finally and very much deserved. Wiz Imp Jan 20 #4

WAY TO GO JOE! TexasBushwhacker Jan 20 #5

Yes!! LuvLoogie Jan 20 #6

Excellent! sinkingfeeling Jan 20 #7

Right On unweird Jan 20 #8

This was the right thing!!! LearnedHand Jan 20 #9

Thank you, Mr. President Rastapopoulos Jan 20 #10

A big bright spot on a horrid day Bayard Jan 20 #11

WHOA did NOT see that coming underpants Jan 20 #12

Yes! NameAlreadyTaken Jan 20 #13

Justice! CountAllVotes Jan 20 #14

Oh my! From the bottom of my heart thank you. cbabe Jan 20 #15

So good to see this.. tears of joy. mountain grammy Jan 20 #16

Over joyed!!! Finally! 1WorldHope Jan 20 #17

Very good wendyb-NC Jan 20 #18

For decades I've been calling the WH G_j Jan 20 #19

This should be a pardon, but this a good thing. Happy Hoosier Jan 20 #20

I had a professor at UMSL who had Leonard stay at his house while he was on trial in St. Louis LT Barclay Jan 20 #21

One final act of compassion nolabear Jan 20 #22

better than nothing I guess 4catsmom Jan 20 #23

Here is an AP link blogslug Jan 20 #24

just saw that!!! Evil mofos! LymphocyteLover Jan 20 #25

This is a good thing. Joinfortmill Jan 20 #26

''Let justice roll down like waters ... '' Donkees Jan 20 #27

mlk would approve nt et tu Jan 20 #43

I had a feeling that might be one of his last acts out the door. niyad Jan 20 #28

Great news! highplainsdem Jan 20 #29

Great News, but... PhilG Jan 20 #30

Welcome to DU KS Toronado Jan 20 #39

Welcome to DU, PhilG! calimary Jan 20 #46

Thank You President Biden WiVoter Jan 20 #31

My ❤❤❤ soars like an eagle... ultralite001 Jan 20 #32

So how long is it going to take to send Leonard home? How long can they niyad Jan 20 #33

GOOD NEWS - on otherwise dismal day. Best possible (key word-possible) outcome Kashkakat v.2.0 Jan 20 #34

YES! Thank you, President Biden. LoisB Jan 20 #35

It's about TIME! brakester Jan 20 #36

I am glad Joe did this. nt moniss Jan 20 #37

almost called yesterday Kali999 Jan 20 #38

K&R spanone Jan 20 #40

Finally. This should have happened decades ago. IrishBubbaLiberal Jan 20 #41

Wonder how FQX will spin this if they even mention it KS Toronado Jan 20 #42

The only good thing about the result of the last election Hassler Jan 20 #44

Oh WOW! Talk about "a lovely parting gift"! calimary Jan 20 #45

WHAAT !! librechik Jan 20 #47

I think I'm going to frame this. soldierant Jan 20 #48

Thank you Joe Clouds Passing Jan 20 #49

Good news coming on a day I needed to hear good news, I am so happy to read this. ShazamIam Jan 21 #50

So glad to read this ribrepin Jan 21 #51

"So, it's real? It's real?" Leonard Peltier responds with disbelief in learning he would finally be able to leave prison Pinback Jan 21 #52

"Peltier will likely not be able to leave the prison for several more weeks" Polybius Jan 21 #53

AP News reports Peltier's release date is tentatively set for Feb. 18. Pinback Jan 21 #55

Well, now his words have me teary again. yorkster Jan 21 #54