Leonard Peltier (born September 12, 1944) is a Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) who was convicted of murdering two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) …

Leonard Peltier is a Native American activist who, after becoming one of the best-known indigenous rights activists in North America, was convicted in 1977 of having murdered two FBI agents. His life …

Feb 18, 2025 · Peltier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota, was headed back to his reservation, where family and friends will celebrate his release with him on …

SUMTERVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Native American activist Leonard Peltier was released from a Florida prison on Tuesday, weeks after then-President Joe Biden angered law enforcement officials by …

Feb 18, 2025 · SUMTERVILLE, Florida — Native American activist Leonard Peltier was released from a Florida prison on Tuesday, weeks after then-President Joe Biden angered law enforcement officials …

Feb 18, 2025 · Leonard Peltier, a Native American rights activist, left federal prison in Central Florida Tuesday morning after nearly 50 years behind bars, in a victory for supporters who have criticized his...

Jan 20, 2025 · Peltier, who is 80 years old, has been imprisoned for almost five decades. He has been in declining health in recent years from diabetes, hypertension, partial blindness from a stroke and bouts...

Feb 18, 2025 · Peltier, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in North Dakota, was active in the American Indian Movement, which beginning in the 1960s fought for Native …

Feb 18, 2025 · Leonard Peltier, an enrolled citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, was convicted of first-degree murder in 1977 for the killing of two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout …

Feb 18, 2025 · For nearly half a century, Peltier’s imprisonment has symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans across the country who believe in his innocence. The decision to release the 80 …