Fargo, North Dakota — The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) recently influenced the federal prison system to transfer elder Native American, Leonard Peltier, to a facility for young gang members whereupon his arrival he was immediately attacked and severely beaten.  He was thrown into solitary confinement and denied proper medical care and food.  The FBI has put out a letter encouraging others to indulge in whatever activities they can to block a possible pardon by President Obama for Leonard Peltier. 

The latest ploy of that faction of government has been to enlist the help of George W. Bush by getting him to sign a clemency denial that could possibly stave off Peltier’s release.  This action is an extreme outrage to all the people who believe in freedom and justice for ALL.  It is an outrage to all the people who are aware of the true facts of Leonard Peltier’s innocence.  The George W. Bush Administration and its followers obviously are trying to set a stage for anything that could possibly expand into some kind of incident that would mar President Obama, President Obama’s Administration and the Democratic Party. 

This incident, attacking a 64 year old Native American is unjustified and immoral.   People consider Leonard Peltier an extension of themselves and his plight if allowed to continue jeopardizes the freedom of all men.  If his case is allowed to stand as it has for 33 years, then no one is guaranteed a fair trial.  Some might have a dream – we have a reality.  We sincerely ask President Obama to intercede in hopes that this nightmare for American Indian people will end. 

For more information contact David Hill, National Coordinator of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee, (218) 790-6035.