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FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The niece of imprisoned American Indian activist Leonard Peltier says he will get his first full parole hearing in 15 years in a Lewisburg, Pa., federal prison next week.

Kari Ann Cowan says the 64-year-old Peltier has not had a full parole hearing since 1993. He had interim parole hearings, which were less detailed reviews. A full hearing is scheduled next Tuesday.

Peltier is serving two life sentences for the deaths of two FBI agents during a 1975 standoff on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. He has claimed the FBI framed him, which the agency denies.

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U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley in Fargo, where Peltier was convicted, says he has written a 17-page letter with the government’s position that he will make public the day of the parole hearing.

 

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jurisprudence wrote on Jul 27, 2009 6:28 PM:

" By DHARM MAKWANA, 24 HOURS

"A supporter of convict Leonard Peltier stood outside the U.S. Consulate in downtown Vancouver Monday and demanded the Canadian federal government release all documents relevant to an pending bail hearing.

Peltier was extradited in 1976 from Burnaby’s Oakalla Detention Centre to South Dakota where he was tried and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the murder of two federal agents in a shootout at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation...."

Read the rest at Vancouver 24 Hours online newspaper. "




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jopin wrote on Jul 27, 2009 6:02 PM:

" We are all praying for Leonard. I know that all the justice supporters out there are full of hope and anxiety as this parole hearing nears. "




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Randy wrote on Jul 26, 2009 1:27 AM:

" I have read much on this subject.The Peltier case is there for evryone to view.The Govt. has openly admitted that they dont know who shot thier agents.Yet Peltier remains in prison.This is just another area where Americans must settle for being embarrassed again ,by our Govt.I wish Leonard the best with his hearing. I also wish America the best.This hearing will be a great opportunity for our Govt. to correct the greatest injustice of our time. Leonard Peltier is by definition ,a political prisoner.This case reaks of Govt.wrong doing. "




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Me wrote on Jul 25, 2009 9:22 PM:

" Do most of you people just complain because no one else will listen to you? He has sat 15 years, I think that is long enough. IF he did it, he learned, if he did not, then he should not be there. "




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jurisprudence wrote on Jul 23, 2009 11:26 AM:

" I think US Attorney Drew Wrigley is professing to speak for the people, i.e. the government, yet hiding those words from the people?

As a citizen, I would like Mr. Wrigley to tell me what my position is on the Peltier parole hearing. I mean, as a thinking, breathing, tax-paying citizen, I would like to know what I think. I think I deserve that. "




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James Simon wrote on Jul 23, 2009 9:25 AM:

" Word is the Parole Board will not differ with the 1993 Board regarding Peltier's aiding and abetting conviction:

"... the greater probability is that you yourself fired the fatal shots... It would be unjust to treat the slaying of these F.B.I. agents, while they lay wounded and helpless, as if your actions had been part of a gun battle. Neither the state of relations between Native American militants and law enforcement… nor the exchanges of gunfire… explains or mitigates the crimes you committed... Your release on parole would promote disrespect for the law in contravention of 18 U.S.C...." "




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jurisprudence wrote on Jul 22, 2009 1:34 AM:

" I wonder why he's keeping the "government's position" under wraps until the last minute. Does he think the people will protest? The people, by the way, who are the government.

Free Leonard "




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nevden wrote on Jul 21, 2009 8:04 PM:

" Hopefully justice will finally prevail and this innocent man will be set free. There is no reason why this man is still locked up. "




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