Leonard Peltier Faces Potential Final Parole Hearing After Nearly 50 Years in Prison
The 79-year-old Native American activist's case has drawn widespread support amid claims of trial misconduct and deteriorating health.
- Peltier has maintained his innocence regarding the 1975 murder of two FBI agents.
- His trial involved alleged prosecutorial misconduct, including withheld evidence and coerced witnesses.
- Prominent figures like Pope Francis and Nelson Mandela have called for his release.
- Peltier's health issues include diabetes, hypertension, and partial blindness.
- The FBI remains opposed to his parole, citing the severity of the crime.