DNC Panel Passes Resolution Urging President to Release Leonard Peltier

[G_j]

https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/dnc-panel-passes-resolution-urging-president-to-release-leonard-peltier


The DNC resolution states that Peltier, who turns 78 tomorrow, is an ideal candidate for leniency and “that the President should use clemency powers to secure the release of those serving unduly long sentences,” and “that given the overwhelming support for clemency, the constitutional due process issues underlying Mr. Peltier’s prosecution, his status as an elderly inmate, and that he is an American Indian, who suffer from greater rates of health disparities and severe underlying health conditions.”

Peltier is often described as America’s longest-serving political prisoner. Advocates for his release have said his trial was problematic, including claims that the prosecutors hid evidence at trial. After the trial, A juror admitted she was biased against American Indian people. Peltier’s co-defendants, Dino Butler and Bob Robideaux, who were also charged with aiding and abetting, were acquitted on grounds of self-defense.

The committee’s resolution now awaits a full vote by DNC members. If it’s approved, it then heads to the White House for Biden’s review.

[H2O Man]

1. Recommended.

[niyad]

2. YES!!!!

[allegorical oracle]

3. ++++

[G_j]

4. I've made many calls to the WH about Peltier

going back to daddy Bush. But it seemed the powers that be were determined to let him die in prison.