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LT Barclay

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

Reply to newdeal2 (Original post)

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 12:37 PM

Jan 20

Hopefully the professor is still around to help celebrate.

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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

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Justice! CountAllVotes Jan 20 #14

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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"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