Saturday, February 18, 2006

Update on Court Hearing on Feb 13, 2006

To: Leonard Peltier Supporters
From: Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
Subject: Update on Court Hearing on Feb 13, 2006
Location: 111 S. 10th Street
Southeast Courtroom 27th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri

In a "Standing Room" only courtroom filled with Leonard Peltier supporters, Leonard’s attorneys argued Leonard’s appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, relative to the District Court's denial of Leonard's to correct his Illegal Sentence. The Court greeted both Leonard's Attorneys and the Government Attorney with many questions concerning the key issues raised. Leonard's attorneys raised many strong points in response to the Court's questions and we ask that Leonard's supporters pray that the Court make the just and right decision. After listening to the parties' arguments, the Court took the case under advisement and a decision will most likely be rendered within the next three months.
After the argument, Leonard's supporters, with the coordination of Lisa Reinhold, held a luncheon to thank those supporters who came to seek justice for Leonard. Attorney Barry Bachrach, and Toni Zeidan, LPDC Coordinator, spoke briefly to thank the supporters and update them on Leonard's circumstances. Attorney Michael Kuzma also spoke to alert the audience to the significant actions he is taking relative to acquiring further documents which are being withheld by the Government. Your support is necessary to enable Attorney Kuzma and the LPDC research team get the information necessary to establish Leonard's freedom.

The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee would like to thank everyone who joined us on Feb 13, 2006 in prayers, thoughts and support!
Special thanks to the following individuals for their help and support in organizing events, and prayer vigil for Leonard Peltier in St. Louis Missouri:
Lisa Reinhold, with Oglala Commemoration
Julie, Keith and Jonas - Amnesty Student Group -St. Louis University
Canon Fenner from the Christ Church Cathedral
Jill and Dennis Runninghawk. Les Burris, Joan Travis, Delores Santha
Drum - Eagle Wind Singers
( Note: The court hearing was held on the 27th floor and the drum could be heard throughout the court hearing. The prayer vigil was held at the Court House Plaza directly across the street from the court house. Thank you Eagle Wind Singers!)