An old case, though on-going.
This is the story of Leonard Peltier. An important
case, very important for those who believe in justice
within our court system.
Every American should know the facts of this case.
These are the facts......
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Monaco]We, the members and supporters of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, wish to express our grave concerns with regard to the denial of justice and due process to Mr. Leonard Peltier, and his ongoing detention at Leavenworth Penitentiary.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Monaco]Mr. Peltier has been incarcerated for twenty-seven years, despite the clear indications of misconduct, including the falsification of evidence, by various U.S. officials which lead to his conviction, as set forth below. He is now nearly fifty-eight years of age and his health is beginning to deteriorate. We are therefore asking for your most urgent attention to this situation.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Monaco]The facts of this case have long been the subject of intensive investigation and documentation. We wish to set forth the following summary for your convenience:[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Monaco](1) On February 27, 1973, members of the American Indian Movement, or AIM, together with a number of local and traditional Native Americans began their seventy-two day occupation of Wounded Knee. Their goal was to protest injustices against their tribes, violations of the many treaties, and current abuses and repression against their people. The United States government responded with a military style assault against the protesters. In the end, various officials promised hearings on local conditions and treaty violations. These hearings were never convened. The use of military force by the U.S. government was later ruled unlawful.[/font]
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This is the story of Leonard Peltier. An important
case, very important for those who believe in justice
within our court system.
Every American should know the facts of this case.
These are the facts......
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Monaco]We, the members and supporters of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, wish to express our grave concerns with regard to the denial of justice and due process to Mr. Leonard Peltier, and his ongoing detention at Leavenworth Penitentiary.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Monaco]Mr. Peltier has been incarcerated for twenty-seven years, despite the clear indications of misconduct, including the falsification of evidence, by various U.S. officials which lead to his conviction, as set forth below. He is now nearly fifty-eight years of age and his health is beginning to deteriorate. We are therefore asking for your most urgent attention to this situation.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Monaco]The facts of this case have long been the subject of intensive investigation and documentation. We wish to set forth the following summary for your convenience:[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Monaco](1) On February 27, 1973, members of the American Indian Movement, or AIM, together with a number of local and traditional Native Americans began their seventy-two day occupation of Wounded Knee. Their goal was to protest injustices against their tribes, violations of the many treaties, and current abuses and repression against their people. The United States government responded with a military style assault against the protesters. In the end, various officials promised hearings on local conditions and treaty violations. These hearings were never convened. The use of military force by the U.S. government was later ruled unlawful.[/font]
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TO BE CONTINUED.....