Leonard Peltier’s 80th birthday statement released
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Leonard Peltier, the longest-serving Indigenous political prisoner, released a statement on his 80th birthday, October 3, 2024, while incarcerated at USP Coleman I. A video narrated by Ward Churchill and created by Suzie Baer highlights his reflections. Peltier's lead counsel, Jenipher Jones, emphasized the need to challenge wrongful convictions and government accountability. Peltier expressed his longing for freedom, criticized the U.S. government's treatment of Indigenous people, and called for action against systemic greed and corruption. He noted the denial of his parole and the ongoing fight for justice, urging supporters to continue the struggle for their rights.
#LeonardPeltier #IndigenousRights #WrongfulConviction #HumanRights #Incarceration #UsGovernment #Parole #Activism #Justice #Video
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