Democrats call on Biden to release Leonard Peltier, activist who fatally shot two FBI agents
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A group of mostly Democratic legislators is asking President Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, an activist convicted of fatally shooting FBI agents at point-blank range.
"As Members of Congress, we sign this letter with a deep commitment to the crucial role we play in upholding justice for all Americans – and to also hold our government accountable when we see a case of injustice, as demonstrated by the long incarceration of Leonard Peltier," the lawmakers wrote to Biden. " We stand with the Tribal Nations of the United States, Indigenous voices worldwide, and leading voices on human rights and criminal justice around the globe in support of Mr. Peltier’s release." Thomas Catenacci is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
"Over the course of his incarceration, particularly in recent years, key figures involved in Mr. Peltier’s prosecution have stepped forward to underscore the constitutional violations and prosecutorial misconduct that took place during the investigation and trial that led to his conviction," the letter continued.