Mon, 1 Jun 1998 22:10:35 -0700 (PDT) Mon, 1 Jun 1998 22:03:10 -0700 (PDT) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 22:03:10 -0700 (PDT) To: (Recipient list suppressed) From: Michael Eisenscher Subject: URGENT! LEONARD PELTIER SUFFERING FROM EXCRUCIATING PAIN [Apologies in advance for duplicates due to cross-posting.] --------- Begin forwarded message ---------- From: Angela Beallor Subject: URGENT! LEONARD PELTIER SUFFERING FROM EXCRUCIATING PAIN ( Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 17:27:17 -0400 From: Leonard Peltier Defense Committee http://members.xoom.com/freepeltier/index.html Subject: Peltier's health Date: Saturday, May 30, 1998 1:55 AM URGENT! URGENT! URGENT! LEONARD PELTIER SUFFERING FROM EXCRUCIATING PAIN Tonight we received an alarming call from Leonard . I have known Leonard since his capture from Lompoc when the FBI and prison administration sent Robert Standing Deer to kill him. I then met up with him in Marion Federal Prison where he was tortured. I know people don't talk much about the hell Leonard has been enduring for the past 22 years. Leonard never whispered a breath of pain and just endured as a good warrior. But, tonight he broke and expressed the pain and the suffering he has been living with because of the malicious medical treatment he received in Springfield Federal Medical Center in Missouri. Leonard cannot chew or move his jaw. He cannot eat a decent meal. The pain makes him dizzy. He said, that it fells like there is something in his jaw and that the pain is killing him. "I'm in pain, I'm in pain, I'm In pain" he kept saying. "Man, I ain't joking brother, this is really killing me." I sat and looked at Steve Robideau, Gina and Ronica and we all looked stunned. This is very serious folks, Leonard needs to get out for proper medical treatment. Leonard needs to see a qualified physician from outside of the prison system. While there are plenty of good doctors, (the Mayo clinic has agreed to provide their services) willing to see Leonard, the federal bureau of prisons are not allowing him to see any of them even though it is his legal right to do so. Now what we need is a qualified lawyer who practices in Kansas to file a lawsuit against Leavenworth and ensure that Leonard is able to see an outside doctor. What we do not want is for Leonard to be transferred to Springfield where they have already came very close to killing him. We are also concerned with the amount of radiation that Leonard was receiving in the jaw area while he was there. It has been noted by an independent physician that type of radiation is not normally used for correcting Leonard's problem. If people write to the prison concerning Leonard's health, be very clear in asking that Leonard be allowed to go to the Mayo clinic and to express their serious concerns with him being sent to Springfield. Bobby/LPDC Write letters to demand FREEDOM FOR LEONARD PELTIER NOW! Clemency: US Pardon Attorney Roger C Adams 500 First Street N.W. Suite 400 Ref:Leonard Peltier #89637-132 Washington D.C. 20530 (202) 616-6070 President Bill Clinton 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington DC 20500 202-456-1111 Senate Hearings: US Senator Orin Hatch, Chairman Judicial Committee SD-224 1st and C Sts., NE Washington DC 20510 US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell Chairman, Select Committee on Indian Affairs SH-838 1st and C Sts., NE Washingtion DC 20510 Letters for Leonard: (money can be sent to Leonard in the form of US Postal money orders. He must buy his own phone cards and his communication with the outside has proven to be life saving. He can also receive photos if they are not Polaroid.) USLP Leonard Peltier #89637-132 PO Box 1000 Leavenworth, KS 66048 ****************************************** >From the LPDC web site: International Office of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UPDATE-- May 21, 1998 Strengthening the fight for clemency: In 1993 we filed for Executive Clemency. Normally six to eight months elapse before a response from the president is given. It has now been nearly five years and we have heard nothing. Numerous resolutions from the European Parliament, the Belgium parliament, the Canadian Parliament, tribal councils, local governments, Nobel Peace Prize winners etc. in support of Leonard have been passed, millions of people from here and abroad have written letters to Clinton and other governmental officials, and yet we have heard nothing. We must put pressure on government officials in every possible way to continue the fight for clemency. This can be done through continued lobbying as well as grass root political action. Senate hearing investigations: We are currently pushing for Senate hearings that would investigate and expose the illegal role of the FBI in both the Peltier case and the Pine Ridge murders. These hearings are crucial to ensure that clemency for Peltier is granted. Other groups, such as the Black Panthers, who have political prisoners as a result of the FBI's COINTELPRO are also seeking similar hearings. The fight to release all political prisoners will be strengthened as the FBI's illegal interference in political struggles is revealed. Addition to legal team: Criminal lawyer, Tony Serra has agreed to join Leonard's legal team. Tony Serra represented and won the cases of both Native American Bear Lincoln and Hooty Croy. Serra was able to obtain a not guilty sentence for Croy on an appeal after he had been sentenced to death. He also won a not guilty verdict for Bear Lincoln whose case was quite similar to Leonard's. Needless to say, we are happy to have him join us as he will be an asset to the fight to free Leonard Peltier. May 4th Parole Hearing: According to Leonard Peltier, the May 4th parole hearing was a complete set-up in which the decision had been made before he and his attorneys had even arrived. None of his attorneys were allowed to speak at the hearing and Leonard said they made some amazing statements such as, "We spoke with one of the agent's wives and she wants you to die in here. You will not receive another parole hearing until 2008 then we'll take it from there." "The government can't prove who is responsible for the agents' deaths, but someone has to pay." Representing him was Carl Nadler, Jim Leonard, Ramsey Clark, and Mamie Rupnicke of the Prairie Band Potawatomi. Leonard said that it made no difference who was representing him, it was a set-up. Leonard has said that he has no faith in the system, neither should we. It is up to us to get him out. The attorneys are filing for a rebuttal now but we have not heard anything yet. When we do we will let you know. Come show your outrage at the June 27th demonstration at D.C. Leonard's current health status: Leonard needs to see a qualified physician from outside of the prison system. While there are plenty of good doctors, (the Mayo clinic has agreed to provide their services) willing to see Leonard, the federal bureau of prisons are not allowing him to see any of them even though it is his legal right to do so. Now what we need is a qualified lawyer who practices in Kansas to file a lawsuit against Leavenworth and ensure that Leonard is able to see an outside doctor. What we do not want is for Leonard to be transferred to Springfield where they have already came very close to killing him. We are also concerned with the amount of radiation that Leonard was receiving in the jaw area while he was there. It has been noted by an independent physician that that type of radiation is not normally used for correcting Leonard's problem. If people write to the prison concerning Leonard's health, be very clear in asking that Leonard be allowed to go to the Mayo clinic and to express their serious concerns with him being sent to Springfield. Upcoming event: June 27th Although the anniversary of the Pine Ridge shoot out is on June 26th, we decided to have the DC demonstration on the 27th in order to allow more people to participate. (There will be a strategy meeting on June 26th in DC). After the way Leonard's May 4th parole hearing was handled, it is very important that all make special effort to come to this event so that we can show our outrage with the continued abuse and corruption of the injustice system. Leonard has no faith in the system and neither should we. The government has again admitted that they do not know who shot the agents. Let's show Leonard and the rest of the world that this fight is no where near being over and that we will not go away. The demonstration will be from 12pm-5pm at Ellipse Park in front of the white house. Lakota elder, David Chief will be opening the event with a ceremony and drumming. Speakers include Steve Robideau of the LPDC, Laura Serrano of SAIIC, a representative from the United American Indians of New England, Lakota Jean Bordeaux, Robert Pictou Branscombe, Anna May Aquash's cousin, Pam and Ramona Africa of the MOVE organization, Bobby Castillo of the LPDC, Keith Mc Henry of Food Not Bombs, and special guest, Robbi Robertson, music and more. You can make a camping reservation at Green Belt National Park by calling 1800-365-2267. If you make a reservation, let us know so that we can figure out about how many people will be there. Food will be provided by Food Not Bombs. ___________________________ We are looking for a new T-shirt design. If your design is chosen you will receive a lithograph, a T-shirt with your design on it, and a bumper sticker. Send us your ideas!!! What you can do: Start or join a local support group in your community. Support groups are important elements in the struggle to free Leonard. Write letters and encourage others to write letters to govt. officials. Organize ways to create more awareness around the case. Show videos, distribute literature, organize demonstrations and benefits, etc. Organize and plan to attend the June 27th demo in DC. Raise funds for Chiapas and for LPDC. Our supporters' donations allow us to keep the office running. THANK YOU for your support! -LPDC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee is in dire need of funds. Please consider making a donation to help free this innocent man. 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