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Parole Hearings Held Today For Leonard Peltier
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whoisleonardpeltier.info | 07.28.2009
In spite of scorching temps and humidity, there were several hundred people who attended and waited for several hours until attorney Eric Seitz came out and addressed the crowd. He said the FBI did not have anything new to say but that he was able to present some additional evidence on Leonard's behalf to the board. Leonard spoke with the board and answered questions for 1-1/2 hours. The hearing officer said he would look over his documentation and make a recommendation within 24-48 hours, at which time the parole board has up to 3 weeks to make a final determination. Leonard has expressed his thanks for all of the efforts made on his behalf today. Eric Seitz said he feels "optimistic." RELATED: Leonard Peltier and the Indigenous People: Our Lives Have Meaning II Leonard Peltier: Silence Screams  ...BREAKING NEWS... UPDATE ON TODAY'S PAROLE HEARING! In spite of scorching temps and humidity, there were several hundred people who attended and waited for several hours until attorney Eric Seitz came out and addressed the crowd. He said the FBI did not have anything new to say but that he was able to present some additional evidence on Leonard's behalf to the board. Leonard spoke with the board and answered questions for 1-1/2 hours. The hearing officer said he would look over his documentation and make a recommendation within 24-48 hours, at which time the parole board has up to 3 weeks to make a final determination. Leonard has expressed his thanks for all of the efforts made on his behalf today. Eric Seitz said he feels "optimistic."
PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR EFFORTS! We are receiving an outpouring of support from around the world, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu even today...click here to read Archbishop Tutu's letter THANK YOU for getting the word out, please continue your efforts!
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