The Case of Leonard Peltier

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • Peltier convicted of killing FBI agents in 1975
  • Denied parole by U.S. Parole Commission
  • Support for release from prominent Democrats and activists

Pros

  • Justice upheld for the fallen FBI agents and their families

Cons

  • Peltier's lack of remorse for the murders
  • Controversy surrounding the evidence and legal proceedings