Leonard Peltier Defense Committee

LEONARD HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO USP LEWISBURG

2005-08-16T12:12:00.000-05:00

August 15, 2005 Aho My Relations, On August 15, 2005 I was transferred to USP Lewisburg in Pennsylvania. Life has been extra difficult for me since I was transferred from Leavenworth. This system is designed to make one feel very powerless, and what they are doing with me now is definitely aimed to erode my body and spirit even more. My loved ones, and all of you, my friends and allies

UPDATE FROM LEONARD PELTIER

2005-08-03T14:49:00.000-05:00

July 30, 2005Aho my relations,As I sit here in my solitary confinement cell at USP Terre Haute, and reflect over the past month’s events, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of love and gratitude for each and every one of you who have so diligently stood by me in this time of crisis. As you already know by now, on June 30, 2005, I was transferred from Leavenworth Facility, to Terre Haute

THE REIGN OF TERROR OPERATIONS: THE U.S. GOVERNMENTS IMPLACABLE IMPUNITY - MILITARY, PARAMILITARY AND COVERT ATTACKS

2005-07-21T15:10:00.000-05:00

PREFACEBy Russ Redner, executive director of the Leonard Peltier Defense committee.The incident at Oglala was a firefight, a snapshot, one event in a series of firefights that stemmed from Wounded Knee and attempted to quell any resistance to the U.S. government’s imperialist designs on our sacred land. In spite of the well disseminated and rehearsed official story, this confrontation was not a

A LOYAL SUPPORTER AND TIRELESS WORKER FOR INDIGENOUS JUSTICE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT AND PRAYERS

2005-07-20T20:54:00.000-05:00

Andrea Cameroni, IPF secretary for KOLA, an indigenous rights organization who has supported Leonard Peltier for decades, has recentlyfound out he has a brain tumor and according to his physicians only a fewmonths to live.Els Herten, head of KOLA, his friend and comrade in the strugglefor justice for indigenous people, describes Andrea as "a fantastic guy!!!Sweet, very funny, elegant as only an

Premiere of Opera about Leonard Peltier

2005-07-14T14:23:00.000-05:00

Premiere of Opera about Leonard PeltierHi, my name is Matt Walton. I'm a young composer in Syracuse, NY and I've recently written an opera about the trial and incarceration of Leonard Peltier (a Native American political prisoner), entitled Sundance. The Syracuse Society for New Music is producing the world premiere of this historic event on July 7th and 8th at the Cazenovia College Theatre in

THE TORTURE OF CHIEF IRON THUNDERHORSE

2005-07-12T15:44:00.000-05:00

THE TORTURE OF CHIEF IRON THUNDERHORSEby Tom Big WarriorOn June 7th, 2005, ranking officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Texas, attacked an elderly and legally blind inmate, Iron Thunderhorse, while he was attempting to go to the chowhall. They knocked the glasses and UV shields from his face and sprayed chemical pepper spray directly in

IN SOLIDARITY WITH MR.LEONARD PELTIER

2005-07-09T00:49:00.000-05:00

Authorities at the US Federal Bureau of Prisons:We send you this letter in solidarity with Mr. Leonard Peltier.Menchú Tum FoundationGuatemala City, July 8th, 2005US Federal Bureau of Prisons: DirectorDear Director:With great concern I have received the news about Mr. Leonard Peltier'ssituation in the Terre Haute prison, in Indiana.There is no need to adopt such measures of solitary confinement,

LEONARD PELTIER DENIED BASIC RIGHTS-UN, HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS INTERVENTION SOUGHT

2005-07-07T12:53:00.000-05:00

July 7th, 2005FROM THE LEONARD PELTIER DEFENSE COMMITTEE HEADQUARTERSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELEONARD PELTIER DENIED BASIC RIGHTS-UN, HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS INTERVENTION SOUGHTAfter learning that at the sixth day of his solitary confinement, Leonard Peltier is being denied phone privileges, religious rights, visitation privileges, cannot write out, cannot even breathe

Letter to IITC

2005-07-07T12:51:00.000-05:00

July 6, 2005Mrs. Andrea Carmen, Executive DirectorAlberto Saldamando, General CounselInternational Indian Treaty Council2390 Mission Street. Suite 301San Francisco, CA 94110Dear Mrs. Carmen and Mr. Saldamando,We are appealing to you on behalf of Leonard Peltier, an internationally known Native American political prisoner who has been in prison in the United States for almost thirty years. We

Condolences for the Jumping Bulls

2005-07-06T02:27:00.000-05:00

On behalf of Leonard Peltier and his Defense Committee, I would like to extend my condolences to the Jumping Bull family for the passing of Calvin Jumping Bull onto the spirit world. I also speak as a relation, since it was Calvin’s parents, Cecilia and Harry Jumping Bull that named me and sang the Hunka song when I became a relative of the Loud Hawk family. I will always remember Calvin as a

Leonard's new address

2005-07-05T14:21:00.000-05:00

Leonard Peltier #89637-132USP-Terre HautePO Box 12015Terre Haute, IN 47801Write to your senators, congress people, asking them to look into Leonard's case, its improprieties and the additional torture that it means for a sixty year old man who is not well to be transferred at this stage in his sentence and be held indefinitely in solitary confinement.http://www.senate.govhttp://

Sample Letter for Terre Haute in regards to Peltier

2005-07-04T13:53:00.000-05:00

Dear, federal bureau of prisons.In personal care for Leonard Peltier.I understand That Leonard Peltier, an innocent man. Has been moved from his Government home in Leavenworth Kansas. As the prison in Leavenworth is being shut down or changed. I also understand that he has been moved to Terre Haute , In. Leonard Peltier is an Indigenous man who has been abused by the justice system.I realize that

America: No fireworks bright enough to illuminate the shame of your history of injustice

2005-07-04T13:52:00.000-05:00

At a time when this country seeks understanding for its obvious wrongs around the planet and cannot understand why the global village mistrusts it, the U.S. government is mistreating and using extraordinary domestic rendition upon the most beloved contemporary Native American warrior. Leonard Peltier, whom - again in defiance of the global opinion - this country refuses to acknowledge as a

LEONARD PELTIER MOVED TO TERRE HAUTE INDIANA USP

2005-07-04T01:16:00.000-05:00

July 2, 2005FROM THE LEONARD PELTIER DEFENSE COMMITTEE HEADQUARTERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELEONARD PELTIER MOVED TO TERRE HAUTE INDIANA USPWithout notice to his family and attorney, Native American political prisoner Leonard Peltier was moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, Thursday June 30th, 2005. He has been placed in solitary confinement indefinitely. Peltier has been

URGENT ALERT! PELTIER HAS BEEN MOVED!!!

2005-07-01T22:06:00.000-05:00

LEONARD WAS MOVED TO TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA, THURSDAY JUNE 30TH, 2005. HE HAS BEEN PLACED IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT INDEFINITELY. OUR OFFICE IN LAWRENCE KANSAS IS CLOSED AND WE NEED ALL THE SUPPORT YOU CAN GIVE TO MOVE AND REVITALIZE THE ORGANIZATION AT THIS TIME OF DIREST NEED.PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:LPDC C/O TONI ZEIDAN2626 N. MESA # 132EL PASO, TX 79902FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE: 866-534

Leonard's speech at Oglala

2005-07-01T22:02:00.000-05:00

Hau Kola,I know this is a dictated speech that is going to be read to you, however, I want to speak to you as if I were there, or should I say here with you. Every year someone or some people at Oglala remember the sacrifices of the people who were there trying to make a difference for our people. And every year I remember the ones who aren't with us, the ones who can no longer be with us, and

Leonard's defense team returned in person to Fargo this week (June 15, 2005).

2005-06-22T14:12:00.000-05:00

It has been nearly 30 years since Leonard was a captive in Fargo. Years later after the trial, Amnesty International declared that Mr. Peltier is a political prisoner.About three weeks ago, Mr. Barry Bachrach, Leonard’s counsel, contacted me stating that Leonard had given my name to him. Mr. Bachrach said he was not getting cooperation from the federal court in securing a certified copy of the

FIVE GENERATIONS OF PELTIERS COME OUT TO SUPPORT LEONARD

2005-06-19T13:52:00.000-05:00

“Everyday that Leonard sits in prison, we grow stronger; everyday the oppressor lies they grow weaker.” The FBI and U.S. government always portray their fallen combatants as family people and just as Joe Stunz, our fallen warrior in the same battle, is never mentioned, Leonard Peltier is dehumanized by making it seem as if he arose from a vacuum. Nothing could be further from the truth. Together

Reminder - Hearing for the validity of Leonard Peltier's Conviction - June 15, 2005

2005-06-14T13:41:00.000-05:00

This is a reminder that the hearing on the legality of Leonard's conviction by the United States on sovereign territory of another Nation -namely that of the Oglala Nation will be heard in will take place on Wednesday June 15th, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Quentin N. Burdick U.S. Courthouse in Fargo, North Dakota (655 1st Ave. North - 4th Floor, Courtroom 1).Please make an effort to attend and show

Dave Yakima Chief

2005-06-14T13:39:00.000-05:00

Dave Yakima Chief (Wakinyan), age 74, journeyed to the spirit world on Friday evening, June 10, in Medford, Oregon surrounded by family. A respected Lakota elder, warrior, spiritual advisor, and member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Dave was born on June 25, 1930 at Rapid Creek, South Dakota. He grew up at Red Shirt Table on the Pine Ridge Reservation. His parents were Albert Chief and Hattie Fills

Regarding David Chief

2005-06-13T11:53:00.000-05:00

Dear Brothers, Sisters, Friends, Supporters, and All Peoples, Today we mourn the loss of David Chief, a long time spiritual advisor and spiritual force for the Lakota nation. He was a man committed to his culture. He was a man of utmost respect. He has left a legacy that we all should follow. My condolences go out to the family and all of our people. I pray that we unite to continue on the

Statement of Leonard Peltier as of June 10th, 2005

2005-06-13T00:16:00.000-05:00

Dear Brothers, Sisters, Friends, Supporters, and All People, I want to thank you all for your continuing support. These are important times for us all. Now is the time for unification. Only through unity can we overcome.I ask all of us, my brother and sisters, all people, please come together as one and work together hard for the rights of all. On this Wednesday, one of the most important

PELTIER HEARING TO ADRESS LAKOTA NATION SOVEREIGNTY

2005-06-11T02:14:00.000-05:00

June 3, 2005Leonard Peltier Defense CommitteeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAs Mark Felt, one of the main responsible FBI officers overseeing illegal counterintelligence programs targeting the American Indian Movement and other groups in the 60s and 70’s, is hailed as a hero for catalyzing the toppling of the Nixon administration, Leonard Peltier approaches his fourth decade of unjust imprisonment.Today,

Decolonization of Schools and Trauma

2005-04-12T16:39:00.000-05:00

This might be the darkest hour in recent memory, but, for Native people, our removal from and occupation of our lands is still the darkest hour in our collective history. The analysis of “What went wrong at Red Lake?” fed to us by the mainstream media is superficial and dismissive. The usual diagnosis is applied: the shooter was into heavy metal music, Goth culture (dressed in black), had racial

Leonard Peltier Painting "Chief Black Bear" Online Auction

2005-03-27T14:57:00.000-06:00

Greetings from the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee!The LPDC is the center of communication between Leonard, his attorneys, support network, the media, family, and political organizations. The Defense Committee is maintained by personal donations, fundraisers, and grants which are used for overhead office expenses, legal fees, and toorganize special events, projects and campaigns. And although

A Call To Action: Freedom Of Information Act

2005-03-15T13:14:00.000-06:00

A CALL TO ACTION: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) Michael Kuzma, Esq.March 15, 2005 ==============================On February 16, 2005, two bills were introduced in the Senate and House of the United States Congress that would strengthen FOIA (HR867 & S. 394, respectively). Known as the Open Government Act of 2005, the proposed legislation would ensure that FOIA requests to all

Leonard Peltier Art to be Displayed

2005-03-02T12:59:00.000-06:00

The icehouse gallery and screening room opens the 2005 season with an exhibition entitled Inside which will include the works of three artistswho are currently serving a prison sentence and two artists whose worksserve as a commentary of prison life.Leonard Peltier, artist, author, Human Rights activist, and AmericanIndian Movement leader, has spent more than half of his lifetime infederal

Benefit For Freedom - Toronto

2005-03-02T12:01:00.000-06:00

Tickets available now to support 2005 Leonard Peltier Freedom Campaign Toronto - The Ontario Federation of Labour and the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee Canada are launching a renewed bid to free the American Indian Movement activist who has spent more than 25 years imprisoned in the United States for a crime that he did not commit.

Statement From Bob Robideau

2005-02-14T12:29:00.000-06:00

Dear Supporters,It has become clear that certain factions are maliciously and wrongfully framing Leonard Peltier as a patsy to be falsely blamed for the death of Anna Mae Aquash. First and foremost, let us be clear that Leonard had no involvement in the murder.Leonard Peltier has never voiced an opinion as to the innocence or guilt of those charged with Anna Mae’s murder. That is fact. Leonard’s

Report on the 12th Annual Tacoma March

2005-02-14T10:41:00.000-06:00

The 12th Annual Tacoma Leonard Peltier March, Rally, and Potluckwas a great success as we all were able keep Leonard Peltier's case aliveout in the public view in the northwest and build additional support. That has been the Tacoma LPSG's direction and commitment for the past 12years and we will carry on that commitment for how ever long it takes to wake up America to the truth of what happen at

The Anti-AIM Tide Is Rising

2005-02-09T09:08:00.000-06:00

All of us who surround those who were involved in AIM since the early 70's have known it was coming, or rather “they” would come for them again. There is no shock in the recent campaign to discredit Ward Churchill. Most of all, we are sure Mr. Churchill himself knew it was coming sooner or later. We are sure Ward is at home asking himself questions such as: why now, what will be gained by

Join Leonard's Legal Team in a Live Chat, Sunday February 6th 2006

2005-02-01T14:42:00.000-06:00

What: "Live" Chat. When: Sunday, 06 Feb 2005. Time: 3:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, 12:00 Noon Pacific). We invite you to join us for a chat with the Peltier attorneys online in real time on the 29th anniversary of Leonard's arrest, i.e., February 6, 2005, at 3:00p.m. EST. Lead counsel Barry Bachrach and FOIA attorney Mike Kuzma will be available to answer your

Leonard Peltier Benefit Show

2005-01-28T13:28:00.000-06:00

Saturday, February 5th at 9:30 PM The Jackpot, 943 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS Featuring: EJ & The Bruce, Acid Reflux, Apollo 13 $5, 18+ Proceeds will benefit the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee For more information, call 785-842-574 or email lpsg@leonardpeltier.org

February 5th, 2005 March and Rally for Leonard Peltier

2005-01-28T10:02:00.000-06:00

International Day of Solidarity with Leonard Peltier March and Rally for Justice Saturday, February 5th, 2005 in Tacoma, WA March for Justice: 12:00 Noon Portland Ave. Park (on Portland Ave. between E. 24th and E. Fairbanks Ave. Take Portland Ave. exit off I-5 and head east) Rally for Justice: 1:00 PM U.S. Federal Court House, 1717 Pacific Ave. Program Harold Belmont: Elder, Native People’s

Meeting Between Leonard Peltier Defense Committee and Lord Alderdice

2005-01-28T09:31:00.000-06:00

On Wednesday, January 26, 2005 Terri Ellenwood and Barry Bachrach of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee held an 80-minute meeting with Lord Alderdice of the British House of Lords. Lord Alderdice was the first Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and was one of the chief architects of the Good Friday Agreement, bringing a peace process to Northern Ireland. His seat in the British House of

Welcome Bob Robideau

2005-01-24T10:53:00.000-06:00

January 23, 2005 Sisters, Brothers, Friends and Loyal Supporters: We are happy to welcome back Bob Robideau as an International/National spokesperson and special legal assistant to Leonard Peltier and Barry Bachrach. Bob has been a long time hard worker for me and I look forward to his return to the team. His expertise and knowledge will be most helpful in assisting my achieving the justice and

Welcome Aboard, Ron!

2005-01-23T08:39:00.000-06:00

Sisters, Brothers, Friends and Supporters, We have exciting news for you. Leonard's younger brother, Ron Szilagye Peltier, has accepted Leonard's invitation to join the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee as its new Director. Ron replaces David Hill who has returned to Oklahoma and will continue to help Leonard in other ways. The extreme poverty that many Indigenous Peoples are subject to often

BULLETIN: A Memorial Tribute to Dianne Lynn Martin

2005-01-05T22:11:00.000-06:00

From Frank and Anne Dreaver Leonard Peltier Defense Committee Canada A Memorial Tribute to Dianne Lynn Martin March 19, 1945 – December 20, 2004 Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School (LLB ‘76) Canadian Counsel for North American Indian Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier; the LPDC Canada and the LPDC Coalition <<<< >>>> We are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of our

Petizione per la Concessione Della Semi-Liberta' a Leonard Peltier

2005-01-01T21:01:00.000-06:00

Condannato in relazione alla morte di due agenti del FBI il 26 giugno 1975, Leonard Peltier ha scontato quasi 30 anni in una prigione federale malgrado sia comprovato che la sua condanna si basi su prove costruite e soppresse, così come su una testimonianza ottenuta sotto coercizione. In violazione alla Costituzione degli Stati Uniti d’America ed alle linee guida stabilite dallo stesso mandato

Petition zur Begnadigung von Leonard Peltier

2005-01-01T20:51:00.000-06:00

Verurteilt im Zusammenhang mit dem Tod von zwei FBI-Agenten am 26. Juni 1975 hat Leonard Peltier fast 30 Jahre seines Lebens in Bundesgefängnissen verbracht, trotz dem Beweis, dass der aufgrund von vorfabriziertem und unterschlagenem Beweismaterial sowie erzwungener Zeugenaussage verurteilt worden war. In Verletzung der Verfassung der Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerika und der vom Kongress

le Prix Nobel de la Paix 2005

2005-01-01T17:40:00.000-06:00

À tous les groupes de soutiens et supporters, En tant que porte-parole international de Léonard Peltier, et en tant que l’un des coordinateurs internationaux du Comité de Défense de Léonard Peltier (LPDC), Léonard m’a demandé de diriger la campagne pour le Prix Nobel de la Paix 2005. Il est très important que des copies de toutes les lettres soient envoyées au LPDC à Lawrence, Kansas, ainsi qu’à

LEGAL UPDATE-December 20, 2004

2004-12-20T21:11:00.000-06:00

No U.S. Jurisdiction at Pine Ridge On December 15, 2004, attorneys for Leonard Peltier filed a Motion to Correct an Illegal Sentence. The statutes under which Peltier was convicted state requires the acts in question take place "within the special maritime & territorial jurisdiction of the United States". Because the acts occurred on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, which is neither within

Media Advisory: Peltier seeks to correct illegal sentence (12-15-04)

2004-12-15T21:46:00.000-06:00

Fargo, ND – Today, in the United States District Court (North Dakota), attorneys for American Indian activist Leonard Peltier filed a Motion to Correct an Illegal Sentence. "Peltier has been illegally imprisoned for nearly 30 years," said Barry Bachrach, Peltier's attorney. On June 26, 1975, two agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation were killed on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in