Peltier is expected to be released from U.S. Penitentiary Federal Correctional Complex in Coleman, Florida, in mid-February.

Jesse Short Bull and David France's documentary tells Peltier's story all the way through President Joe Biden's commutation.

The ailing Native American rights activist has been in prison for nearly 50 years after the U.S. government lied to put him there.

In one of his last official acts before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden released Leonard Peltier from prison. The action is an extraordinary move that ends a decades-long push by ...

“The President is commuting the life sentence imposed on Leonard Peltier so that he serves the remainder of his sentence in home confinement,” according to the White House statement.

But some participants were also protesting the 1977 conviction of Native American activist Leonard ... Upon Peltier's release, said Magee, he will live in a small house built by the Turtle ...

The president commuted Peltier over the objection of former FBI Director Christopher Wray. In a private letter sent to Biden earlier this month and obtained by The Associated Press, Wray reiterated ...

With one week left in office, the president could end his term with an act of mercy by granting clemency to the ailing Native American rights activist.

Peltier was acquitted of the charge in 1978. In one of his last official acts before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden released Leonard Peltier from prison. The action is an ...

as they depart the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, enroute to the Capitol. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) FILE - American Indian activist Leonard Peltier speaks during an interview at ...

“The President is commuting the life sentence imposed on Leonard Peltier so that he serves the ... The commutation is distinct from a pardon, and the White House’s statement treats Peltier as guilty ...

Peltier, who has suffered ongoing health problems, will be allowed to live out his life at home, according to a statement issued by the White House. “The President is commuting the life sentence ...