Denial of Parole for Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier, an American Indian activist convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975, has been denied parole and won't be eligible for another hearing until 2026. His attorney argues he was wrongly convicted. The fight for his freedom remains a rallying cry in Indigenous rights movements.

The Case of Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier, a far-left Native American activist, was convicted of killing FBI Special Agents Jack R. Coler and Ronald A. Williams in 1975. He is now 79 and up for parole, but the U.S. Parole Commission denied his parole due to lack of remorse.

Parole Hearing for Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier, an American Indian activist convicted for the 1975 killings of two FBI agents, has a parole hearing at the age of 79. Supporters claim he was wrongly convicted and argue for his release, while the FBI and its agents oppose parole, citing Peltier's actions as a 'cold-blooded murder.' The case has been a long-standing battle between Indigenous rights movements and law enforcement.