Amnesty International asks President Joe Biden to release Leonard Peltier

(KNOX) – Amnesty International is asking President Biden to pardon Leonard Peltier, the activist convicted of killing two FBI agents in a shooting on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Peltier is serving two life sentences at a federal penitentiary in Florida. His 1977 trial was held in Fargo.
A letter sent to President Biden from Amnesty International questions the fairness of Peltier’s trial.
“As a matter of humanity, mercy, and human rights, you should grant clemency and release Leonard Peltier. It would help mend the fractured relationship between Native Americans and the U.S. government, which could be forever part of your legacy.”
The U.S. Parole Commission recently denied Peltier’s parole request. He won’t be eligible for another hearing until June 2026.