The person I have chosen to write my letter for amnesty for is Leonard Peltier, a seventy-two-year-old man, arrested in the 1970’s, then, in his forties for the alleged murder of two FBI agents. He is currently serving time in prison and is in poor health. Prior to going away for murder, Peltier owned an auto-body station and became very evolved in the AIM (American Indian Movement) working to further Native American Civil Rights in Seattle, Washington as well as in South Dakota. Furthermore, his human right, as well as his constitutional right was grossly violated. Firstly, Peltier was deprived of fair legal proceedings, along with the presentation of false evidence that ultimately leads to his incarceration for over four decades. Secondly, he is not getting the necessary medical attention for his deteriorating health.
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Since the entire case was founded on fake allegations and witness’s testimony, as well a lack of definitive evidence to fully prove that he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. What is more, since we, as Americans seem to pride ourselves on our judicial process, and how fair we believe the justice system is, it would be stimulating to break the myth of a fair and just trial. I cannot say that I have a personal connection to this case, however, the story did touch me. The massive injustice that he faced all those years ago, paying for a crime he did not commit, is exactly the reason why I chose to study and hopefully work in this field. I want to help people who have been caught up in the system, I want to support these people and help them to at least attempt to get back to the life they once had. And if I am able to achieve this, in some way I know I will be helping to make this world and this country a better place. My letter will be addressed to President Donald Trump and to Lawrence Kupers the US Pardon Attorney to request Leonard Peltier
Since the entire case was founded on fake allegations and witness’s testimony, as well a lack of definitive evidence to fully prove that he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. What is more, since we, as Americans seem to pride ourselves on our judicial process, and how fair we believe the justice system is, it would be stimulating to break the myth of a fair and just trial. I cannot say that I have a personal connection to this case, however, the story did touch me. The massive injustice that he faced all those years ago, paying for a crime he did not commit, is exactly the reason why I chose to study and hopefully work in this field. I want to help people who have been caught up in the system, I want to support these people and help them to at least attempt to get back to the life they once had. And if I am able to achieve this, in some way I know I will be helping to make this world and this country a better place. My letter will be addressed to President Donald Trump and to Lawrence Kupers the US Pardon Attorney to request Leonard Peltier