Leonard Peltier : Murderer or Martyr ? (1987) - The Fifth Estate

Eric Malling reports on the case of Leonard Peltier, a Sioux Ojibway and a member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) serving a life sentence for the murder of two FBI agents in a 1975 skirmish at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Malling examines the FBI's conduct with respect to the American Indian Movement (AIM) in general and Peltier in particular, such as their use of false affidavits to extradite him from Alberta and their suppression of evidence at his trial. Also examined is the extensive media coverage the case had been receiving in the Soviet media. Malling interviews Peltier who claims he was shooting in self defense and doesn't believe his bullets even hit the men who died.
Peltier remains incarcerated at a United States Penitentiary in Florida and is next eligible for parole in 2024.
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[@cathybassett6432]

Since when does the FBI investigate stolen cowboy boots?!! 4 Native Americans were charged. 2 were acquitted on self defense, 1 had charges dropped but Peltier convicted of double murder. Typical FBI kangaroo court -

[@takeitorleaveit.6333]

Pelteir was a fugitive from Wisconsin and he brought his trouble to the Pine Ridge Reservation. He admitted to shooting the FBI agents. That's why he's not ever getting released. I think people should be praying for his soul instead of his release.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

It wasn't about cowboy boots. Turn off the Redford documentary.

[@nicholasjansen5601]

Regardless of whether he did it or not, Peltier was not given a fair trial. There was not enough evidence to indict. This man was denied his constitutional right to a fair trial. A prime example of our broken justice system.

[@nicholasjansen5601]

Different People And you, assuming you’re American, are a useless pawn that doesn’t even understand basic constitutional rights. Read the constitution. Peltier was denied his constitutional rights. If you don’t see this then you are a traitor to your country.

[@nicholasjansen5601]

Different People also, putting a gun in someone’s mouth, while generally abominable, is not the same as murder. He’s in jail for murder. Totally unrelated. Ever heard of the presumption of innocence?

[@fightthedamneddamnthefallen]

They had to shut him up somehow. Thats why they did what they did because if he got out he is an activist and just like all great activists they all get silenced in some way shape or form. And they shut him up and threw away they key just to keep him silenced. The government will lose one day and will have the world to pay for because of all the injustices they make will be known and be brought to justice for the world to see.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

He just admitted to shooting at the agents in this very video…

[@teceyS3]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 he also stated it was self defense, and what about all the Indians who the fbi murdered, who were innocent?

[@nicholasjansen5601]

It’s a sad day when a man like this gets indicted but O.J Simpson and Casey Anthony are acquitted.

[@nicholasjansen5601]

Mr Anonymous What in god’s name does the new world order have to do with a wrongful conviction.

[@mdmflor4574]

So now you understand the “justice” system!!!

[@henryberrylowry9512]

Absolutely. But racism is as upper North American as being stuck in traffic.

[@flipperhansen5600]

Sad day? He’s guilty. I don’t care about trial tactics. He admitted it.

[@henryberrylowry9512]

@@flipperhansen5600 no he didn't. And even if he did, it was beyond self defense.

[@moltimondi]

Watching this is 2020 I can say one thing: it's evident that human beings throughout the course of history seem to be incapable of recognizing their own propaganda but are always ready to point finger at somebody else's. "Fish don't know water exists till beached"

[@TheSnoopindaweb]

That is a very good analogy‼ Yup❗ G-G 🪶

[@manuelarodriguez5706]

That's man deserves a new and fair trail

[@elavke5441]

Unfortunately they will probably let him die first

[@briannalee1998]

Yes he does, but he’s so old, that he will never have a life. Still it would be better for anyone to live their last days at home with family than in jail.

[@leelaneesilva5524]

Free Leonard peltier he should never have to live a guilty man in prison you people are terrible I hate the fbi

[@katiesiouxlamoureaux7757]

No, he needs a release

[@mickboisjoli2808]

Two dead bodies doing their job ? You need FBI agents for stolen boots? Wtf is this cop smoking anyways? Maybe he should go to jail for the 60 murdered natives , because , like he said " Somebody needs to be held accountable".

[@teceyS3]

AMEN.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

Dummy up.

[@golddolf3362]

Leonard Peltier (born September 12, 1944) is a Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement (AIM). In 1977, he was convicted and sentenced to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment for first-degree murder in the shooting of two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents during a 1975 conflict on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Peltier's indictment and conviction have been the subject of much controversy; Amnesty International placed his case under the "Unfair Trials" category of its Annual Report: USA 2010.[2] Peltier is incarcerated at the United States Penitentiary, Coleman in Florida. Peltier became eligible for parole in 1993; his next scheduled parole hearing will be in July 2024, when Peltier is 79.[3][4] On January 18, 2017, the Office of the Pardon Attorney announced that President Barack Obama had denied Peltier's application for clemency.[5] Peltier can apply again for commutation in 2018.[5] Barring appeals, parole, or presidential clemency, Peltier will remain in prison for the rest of his life.[6]

[@aquaticspasticp5024]

yep thats what wiki says.

[@diannaboss4167]

He n i share Our Birthday’s but I’m in 1969 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@YouTubeSucksMonkeyBalls]

He didn't kill those Federal Officers. His cousin admitted to doing it right before he died. Leonard was a scapegoat because the system wanted him out of the way and it didn't matter that he was innocent. They would have got a conviction of murder even if he had been on vacation in Timbuktu when the murders happened.

[@c.p.vaughn5329]

What was the name of Peltier's cousin who admitted to killing the officers?

[@YouTubeSucksMonkeyBalls]

Bob Robideau. He was from northern michigan from Traverce City area. Theres an Odawa rez and and an Ojibwe band but not sure which band hes from I know he was Ojibwe though. Im from the Bay Mills band in the upper peninsula and they used to fish here in Whitefish Bay.

[@pikeman80]

What does the FBI have to do with justice? Isn't that almost an oxymoron?

[@doobat708]

That Lyn Crooks seems like the kind of guy who, had he lived in South Africa, would also have called Nelson Mandela a thug.

[@priscillafreeman2216]

The bullets that were used to kill the FBI agent did not match Peltiers gun.

[@bbe3034]

Was he ever released?

[@LeahSugarB]

@@bbe3034 No. He has been incarcerated for 44 years. He is now 75 and in very bad health. He will most likely die in prison.

[@aquaticspasticp5024]

an ar 15 and a .308 british rifle yeah?

[@andiepeltier9463]

Love you Leonard Peltier by Andie Peltier

[@elbinx760]

oh wow! prayers!!

[@bbe3034]

Andie, was he ever released?🙏🙏

[@aavvcc]

Old school CBC journalism was a beautiful sight to behold. Thank you for posting!

[@northpole9311]

Annie Mae Aquash knew......and look what AIM did to her.

[@kurtbogle2973]

Why were they harassing the Indigenous!

[@kurtbogle2973]

Our media is what was described here. We only hear what Wallstreet wants us to hear.

[@Al_Camino77]

It’s worth reading about Ana Mae Aquash. To say this is complicated is an understatement. An Unquiet Grave is a great read and the writings of Paul DeMain provide a great resource.

[@endyesa1086]

America belong to AIM

[@arnoldvezbon6131]

Not it doesn't

[@NativeLuna]

Even Russia thinks this is bullshit ! Let the man go!

[@brockstar5000able]

Let the poor man go

[@missnellaful]

He looks like CANADIAN Burton cummings... in cowboy boots.

[@robitaillefan20]

he should be free

[@pikeman80]

Lynn Crooks. ... What an appropriate name...

[@chriszimmermann2582]

When I listen to him speak all I can hear is Wallace Shawn.

[@DakotaBeerDrinker74]

Peltche is not his name Canada. It’s Peltier!!!! No French influences needed

[@nicks4802]

That's the G men trying to lower morale. If they never pronounce your name correctly, on purpose, it's to make you feel dehumanized.

[@nicks4802]

@another pleb he's not french, nor does he speak with an accent. It's PELTIER. He'll let you know when he identifies as a Frenchman

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

@@nicks4802 that doesn't change the fact that it is a French surname so why are you surprised that in a bilingual country like Canada they would pronounce it the French way?

[@elavke5441]

Maybe it pronounced like that in his native language

[@17856CC]

How many innocent people have been executed? How many innocent people are in prison The death penalty carries the inherent risk of executing an innocent person. Since 1973, at least 190 people who had been wrongly convicted and sentenced to death in the U.S. have been exonerated.Since 1973, the death penalty has been imposed on 228 children under 18 in the United States. Of these, 21 have been executed and 80 still remain on death row. The Supreme Court is currently set to rule on the constitutionality of the juvenile death penalty.

[@rickhorejsi1121]

I would urge ALL TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AND LEADERS to send letters of support in the form of tribal resolutions demanding his release, all Tribes across America.

[@MrJsrosi]

He's native, end of story, he will never see justice!! In Canada or the states!!

[@davidhett8883]

If he was in Canada, murderer or not, he would have been free years ago. Why didn’t Obama pardon him.

[@yotinpimohktiw7766]

International law states that a person cannot face prosecution for defending his home or person from an armed invader and occupier.

[@cooldude6527]

People don't like admitting to their mistakes. This is a pristine example.

[@satoshijames4134]

I graduated High School in 1975. That was a long time ago.

[@creecrew]

FREE LEONARD PELTIER 2021!💯

[@wendyjopson1968]

I travelled with Dennis Banks for 8 weeks in Australia in 1994. I heard the full story direct from him. Leonard is innocent. It was someone else.

[@wendyjopson1968]

What can we do to help?

[@creecrew]

@@wendyjopson1968 call the state government to free Leonard

[@user-cc5gb1gq9r]

Жалко что не знаю по английски, но понял одно - Свобода - важнее всего!!!

[@wapacheed]

Я не знаю русского. Вы правы Свобода - это самое главное

[@ryanduray1]

Я американец, который говорит только по-английски. Я уважаю идею свободы, но я не верю, что кто-то из нас по-настоящему свободен.

[@c.a.greene8395]

Bury my heart at wounded knee

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

Bury my knee at wounded heart.

[@andreaduvernois5461]

2 FBI agents show up on rez over stolen cowboy boots huh??, wow what a quest for justice.

[@marytyson6376]

So did the FBI find the boots ?

[@ubself]

What was Obama’s reasoning for not granting, His request

[@bonniemagpie9960]

Obama and his team strongly believe Peltier is guilty.

[@mmaaphilliates]

The facts state his weapon didn't kill the agents ..that's Innocent in my eyes

[@elsonck2523]

@@mmaaphilliates Plus the FBI buried that evidence. Why didn't the reporter ask those questions of the prosecutor? I would have like to have heard his response.

[@emilsabatini4038]

@@bonniemagpie9960 Obama said that he was going exonerate Leonard , he lied and went against his own word! A man is only as good as his word. You know what that makes Obama!

[@markscerbo3029]

A puppet can't cross the fbi.

[@ryandunn837]

Why were the feds enforcing shoplifting laws?

[@mikylajsmith2229]

He is a political prisioner...and it's personal..the FBI will never let him out

[@thenotrighttosabatage5994]

the FBI did not put him there the power structure did, secret societies, the illuminati, whatever they want people to call them

[@ubself]

Mikyla J Smith not even Obama helped, wonder why?

[@robertrichard6107]

@@ubself Obama was just another puppetdent.

[@kiwidinok888]

Wanka-tanka yuwanka ni!

[@neildavis2939]

Is he still alive

[@jaungigante5246]

Why didn't Obama pardon him?

[@immatatoe8264]

Wish I couldve met you my cuz. I hope you are well.

[@marcusaurelius7461]

Leonard Peltier is not a north amerikkkan Indian he is a member of the indigenous Nations of what is now called America. In the darkest days of my Nation , when famine ravaged our country because of English indifference and over 1 million died from hunger the Choctaw Nation sent money to help feed our people , we have never forgotten that support and we never will , the people of Ireland will never cease to support the Nations of the indigenous peoples of what is called America.............

[@kidc2004]

San Patricios

[@northerncaliforniachicanof4249]

Lenerd Paltier for president☎️

[@katerigonzalez3261]

sorry to say this. I want to say that I had high respect for Obama but not after I heard no clemency for LEONARD PELTIER!! but I have no more respect for Obama!! Free LEONARD PELTIER

[@c.p.vaughn5329]

So you respected Obama even though he murdered thousands of innocent civilians with drones in our illegal war with Afghanistan and Iraq. One guilty Indian matters more to you. Peltier admitted murdering the agents. When he was arrested in Canada he had one of the murdered agents' handgun.

[@ubself]

They were not a gang,,,,what a crock

[@scrapeyhawkins5299]

FBI arresting someone for stealing cowboy boots ...wow

[@rizwanshaikh-ko2ce]

Firstly the swiggy ad at the start is so derogatory in sense of looking at women

[@mmaaphilliates]

Why was the FBI after someone for stolen boots? 🤔 overkill for petty crime got them killed...

[@a.printup8811]

The FBI oversees crimes on federal lands, aka Indian reservations.

[@TonyM1961]

Definitely a martyr. He was framed

[@thebeermaster34]

Ironic the prosecutor for the FBI was named "Crooks"

[@SeniorZileppe]

the justice system cannot be unfair. i hate seeing cases like this.

[@nickryan4066]

There is a documentary that isnt completely biased liked this one is 😂😂

[@jlaliberte8508]

Which one?

[@nickryan4066]

@@jlaliberte8508 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKS8coyclJeKh7c

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

That doc just as biased but on the other side. Critical thinking is in short supply.

[@spiderjerusalem4009]

​@@buckodonnghaile4309so what's the supposed argument?

[@MrSky10101]

Very interesting

[@purpleblastoise]

Free Leonard Peltier!

[@MrAlsfan5]

Free Leonard Peltier now!

[@doubledaedric868]

13:49 what about the 60 unsolved murders of Native Americans???

[@emilsabatini4038]

Evidently that never mattered!

[@Jodonho]

15:45 the Russians are still at it.

[@ladybirdstarshine4692]

Depends on who you ask..

[@maryjane3770]

In America if you are a part of a group that commits the crime but don't do it yourself you can also be charged with the crime. Some states take it a step further and can charge you with murder even if it's a member of your group dies.

[@maryjane3770]

Look at the case of Elizabeth Rodriguez, she wasn't the one who fired the shot or even in the house. She's being charged for 3 counts of first degree murder for being the look out driver. If you are there to knowingly commit a crime and someone gets hurt it doesn't matter if your the one who killed them or not. It just depends on what state you live in.

[@kalex32]

It's clear the host dislikes Peltier as he chooses to continually mispronounce his sir name intentionally. Tacky and unprofessional.

[@HollandDamien]

It isn't a lie, Howl, one of my high school classmates in California is still in prison for just this reason. Brandon Hein (you can Google him).

[@spacecase7566]

Minerva - look up felony murder charges. If a person is murdered during the commission of another crime (robbery, etc), all members present can be charged with a felony murder or in some instances capital murder.

[@lindavillarreal9992]

Texas

[@Cinnamonrollseveryday]

Ruthless political system 😡

[@gavinbrando8255]

Prosecutor Crooks has the perfect name

[@aprilstrongquill2019]

How can a people take over a land that is theirs.

[@arnoldvezbon6131]

The land is not theirs.

[@dionr1168]

Original Americans are Sovereign Citizens of this country! FREE PELTIER!

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

No you are not. You need to follow American laws. I really don't care what was. This is what is. Deal with it, Tonto.

[@dionr1168]

@@TheBigMclargehuge Native Americans are above the law because America is THEIR land and nobody else's! The government STOLE this land from Native Americans! Not to mention the fact that law enforcement committed an ARMED INVASION OF PELTIER'S LAND! Peltier was JUSTIFIED!

[@neildavis2939]

Free him please freedommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@edmccaffrey1]

Apparently Leonard was there when 2 FBI agents were murdered. So Leonard if it wasnt you, tell everyone who is, besides you were there and must know who did kill both agents.

[@PaintballFFreak]

Crazy to know I’ grew up with his close cousins and I’m good Friends with his nephews they are from turtle mountain I saw all his original newsletter from the time he was charged.

[@cherylboyle3536]

Is this about Peltier or a hit job on Russia?

[@conniecarol1937]

Justice for Anna Mae.

[@yukwagizagotkweyojibwemowi1801]

its Ojibway and Lakota.. Sioux Ojibway isn't a term.. its two different tribal indian nations .. We all know the gov pulled some find the ball under the coconut stuff.. that why the other two got off.. on :"self defense" .. because someone did some selling someone else down the river.. Those other 2 aren't /weren't being honest about whatever deals they made to save thier own necks.. Peltier was in Canada when they were acquited.. You got Dino who went around like no care in the world.. and Robideau who moved to Spain of all places for work in a museum...... Funny thing to move to a non extradition country after a major trial where you were acquited but your buddy who got a seperate trial was found guilty of the SAME CRIME-SCENE you were charged with...It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the gov doesn't want to show they made deals because we all know how crooked they are and this would be just more proof.. and that his "friends" and brothers in AIM sold him out for thier own freedom.. Thats why Leonard will never see a free day...

[@ilonag.565]

FREE LEONARD PELTIER!!!! NOW!!!!

[@Bruceleekungfoo]

A handful of indian "radicals"??????? This reporter. ughhh

[@cpr2450]

One sided

[@matinahasgood8992]

The FBI agent are lieing about our elder Leonard Peltier Which the bullet and tbe gun are not match .ok.

[@kuyarickkelley4719]

I puked 8 times watching this. Free this m an.

[@user-cc5gb1gq9r]

Раньше у людей была какая то одна вера, пока Берингов пролив был сушей, Улуу Суорун у Саха, и Великий Ворон индейцев

[@wapacheed]

мы все связаны

[@terryadkins9831]

Innocent man, even the judge that sentenced leonard later said he is innocent, mikee tsalagi nation

[@flipperhansen5600]

Innocent how? You’re either dumb or high.

[@terryadkins9831]

@@flipperhansen5600 your mamma

[@matinahasgood8992]

Stop putting other words in there .

[@kurtbogle2973]

FREE LEONARD!

[@Cinnamonrollseveryday]

FREE LEOPARD PELTIER !!!!!!

[@biggbirdopensesame6762]

Tony snows son live in a Oliver Stone complex

[@biggbirdopensesame6762]

Shut ya mouths n learn

[@biggbirdopensesame6762]

Edward sonwedin

[@biggbirdopensesame6762]

Swiss mob boxin

[@biggbirdopensesame6762]

You tube is red n white like the truck please people take pic of my comments

[@bonniemagpie9960]

Leonard's soul isn't squeaky clean, he is the base cause to the brutal murder of Annie Mae Aquash, he was instrumental in making bombs and for what reason? He assigned Annie to assist in making bombs just to keep her implemented. As much as some of us will love to see a Native Indian as U. S. President...... and he will be greater than Obama, Leonard Peltier is far from best choice. We cannot know now who killed those two agents.... and yes The Indian people forever fighting great oppression. Leonard Peltier while born a very gifted Artist is not a great hero Chief. Something wrong with all this idolatry, 'Leonard's face carved in a Church building'..... Is this a Native Indian Church or the place where American FBI's or The White Man's Cross lives and worship?

[@emilsabatini4038]

Good comment !

[@dammitmandy1166]

I can’t even watch this. Every time this man says “Peltier” I cringe.

[@jeremiahwoods3060]

Why does he call him Pelche? Is it another name he uses? I never heard him called that ,wait ok I get it

[@robertrichard6107]

It might be a Metis pronunciation if he is French on his Athabascan or Lakota side not his maternal, Chippewa or Anishanabee side?

[@domcd3872]

Great sidetrack near the end. Tu Quoque.

[@CDA129]

Free Leonard Peltier

[@Vade1313]

Why would the FBI be messing with stolen cowboy boot? Makes me question things…

[@elavke5441]

Probably convict? It does matter because probably doesn't mean definitely.

[@glentodd6064]

8 seconds was all it took

[@stephenhale3780]

Guilty. He also killed a female native American who was thought to be an informant.

[@bonniemagpie9960]

Arlo and Brown killed Annie Mae but Peltier was behind their reasons.

[@josephbuyck7127]

Neme of who was charged with killing Ana Mae aguash

[@ilkhgs]

I so!!!...

[@Manuelabor1978]

RATM turned me on to Pelitier

[@samlittle786]

still in jail to this day!

[@post1113]

He did it.

[@geneabel9167]

That’s the FEDS for whatever suits them

[@garyknowles8378]

Set Leonard free. Rittenhouse should take his place.

[@KingOfInsanity777]

Rittenhouse is a hero!

[@ryanduray1]

@@KingOfInsanity777 Not necessarily a hero, but just a kid who clearly had to defend his own life.

[@Somsal]

U can see how swayed this is towards him being guilty, even given the title… god as least were making some progress… its not enough tho and this guy needs to be released.. doubtful a red state like that will let him go scott free but the house arrest thing going on right now is more than fair in my opinion at THE LEAST.

[@Randall2023]

Dauphin River First Nation Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@matinahasgood8992]

Because our elder Leonard Peltier behind State prosiner is because of . Who we are. All mative poeples are getting beat up by government police men and FBI agent.

[@Randall2023]

I Named my boy Koba