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Polybius

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53. "Peltier will likely not be able to leave the prison for several more weeks"

Reply to Pinback (Reply #52)

Tue Jan 21, 2025, 10:31 AM

Jan 2025

Why not? It's not immediate?

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Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier [View all] newdeal2 Jan 2025 OP

This one brings tears. GreenWave Jan 2025 #1

Good. I was hoping that would be done. Ocelot II Jan 2025 #2

This is very, very good news. Thank you, Joe. Biophilic Jan 2025 #3

WooHoo! Finally and very much deserved. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #4

WAY TO GO JOE! TexasBushwhacker Jan 2025 #5

Yes!! LuvLoogie Jan 2025 #6

Excellent! sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #7

Right On unweird Jan 2025 #8

This was the right thing!!! LearnedHand Jan 2025 #9

Thank you, Mr. President Rastapopoulos Jan 2025 #10

A big bright spot on a horrid day Bayard Jan 2025 #11

WHOA did NOT see that coming underpants Jan 2025 #12

Yes! NameAlreadyTaken Jan 2025 #13

Justice! CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #14

Oh my! From the bottom of my heart thank you. cbabe Jan 2025 #15

So good to see this.. tears of joy. mountain grammy Jan 2025 #16

Over joyed!!! Finally! 1WorldHope Jan 2025 #17

Very good wendyb-NC Jan 2025 #18

For decades I've been calling the WH G_j Jan 2025 #19

This should be a pardon, but this a good thing. Happy Hoosier Jan 2025 #20

I had a professor at UMSL who had Leonard stay at his house while he was on trial in St. Louis LT Barclay Jan 2025 #21

One final act of compassion nolabear Jan 2025 #22

better than nothing I guess 4catsmom Jan 2025 #23

Here is an AP link blogslug Jan 2025 #24

just saw that!!! Evil mofos! LymphocyteLover Jan 2025 #25

This is a good thing. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #26

''Let justice roll down like waters ... '' Donkees Jan 2025 #27

mlk would approve nt et tu Jan 2025 #43

I had a feeling that might be one of his last acts out the door. niyad Jan 2025 #28

Great news! highplainsdem Jan 2025 #29

Great News, but... PhilG Jan 2025 #30

Welcome to DU KS Toronado Jan 2025 #39

Welcome to DU, PhilG! calimary Jan 2025 #46

Thank You President Biden WiVoter Jan 2025 #31

My ❤❤❤ soars like an eagle... ultralite001 Jan 2025 #32

So how long is it going to take to send Leonard home? How long can they niyad Jan 2025 #33

GOOD NEWS - on otherwise dismal day. Best possible (key word-possible) outcome Kashkakat v.2.0 Jan 2025 #34

YES! Thank you, President Biden. LoisB Jan 2025 #35

It's about TIME! brakester Jan 2025 #36

I am glad Joe did this. nt moniss Jan 2025 #37

almost called yesterday Kali999 Jan 2025 #38

K&R spanone Jan 2025 #40

Finally. This should have happened decades ago. IrishBubbaLiberal Jan 2025 #41

Wonder how FQX will spin this if they even mention it KS Toronado Jan 2025 #42

The only good thing about the result of the last election Hassler Jan 2025 #44

Oh WOW! Talk about "a lovely parting gift"! calimary Jan 2025 #45

WHAAT !! librechik Jan 2025 #47

I think I'm going to frame this. soldierant Jan 2025 #48

Thank you Joe Clouds Passing Jan 2025 #49

Good news coming on a day I needed to hear good news, I am so happy to read this. ShazamIam Jan 2025 #50

So glad to read this ribrepin Jan 2025 #51

"So, it's real? It's real?" Leonard Peltier responds with disbelief in learning he would finally be able to leave prison Pinback Jan 2025 #52

"Peltier will likely not be able to leave the prison for several more weeks" Polybius Jan 2025 #53

AP News reports Peltier's release date is tentatively set for Feb. 18. Pinback Jan 2025 #55

Well, now his words have me teary again. yorkster Jan 2025 #54