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Leonard Peltier was convicted of two counts of murder in the first degree and related offenses in the District of North Dakota in 1977, followed by conviction for escape by a federal prisoner and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the Central District of California. He was sentenced to 84 months imprisonment. On January 19, 2025, President Joe Biden granted Peltier a commutation of sentence.
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1. Murder in the first degree (two counts) 2. Escape by a federal prisoner; possession of a firearm by convicted felon
1. District of North Dakota 2. Central District of California · 1977
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84 months imprisonment
Sentenced June 1, 1977 · 1. District of North Dakota 2. Central District of California
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