Summary
Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous activist, was released from prison and placed in home confinement. His release happened after President Biden commuted his sentence. Peltier was involved with the American Indian Movement and was imprisoned for the murder of two FBI agents in 1975, which he denies.
Key Facts
- Leonard Peltier is an Indigenous activist.
- Peltier was associated with the American Indian Movement.
- He was sentenced for the 1975 murder of two FBI agents.
- Peltier claims he did not commit the murders.
- President Biden commuted Peltier's sentence, leading to his release.
- Peltier is now living under home confinement.
- He resides at the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
