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Indian activist, imprisoned since 1977, will not be eligble for parole again until 2024.
Bismarck, N.D. (23 Aug. 2009) — American Indian activist Leonard Peltier, imprisoned on suspect evidence since 1977 for the deaths of two FBI agents, has again been denied parole by American authorities.
Peltier, who has always protested that he was framed, and has many long-time supporters who believe him, will not be eligible for parole again until July 2024.
He would be 79 years old at that time – if he survives. Now 64 years old, Peltier is reported to be in poor health, suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure and a variety of other problems.
U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley announced the decision by the U.S. Parole Commission.
Peltier is serving two life sentences for the deaths of FBI agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams during a June 26, 1975, standoff on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
He had a full parole hearing for the first time in 15 years last month at the Lewisburg, Pa., federal prison where he is being held.
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