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Friday, January 16, 2004The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee is proud to present hand-crafted and hand-painted miniature drums by Leonard Peltier. Indian Drums are considered to be the heartbeat of the People; a very sacred symbol to all Native American Nations. Once again, Leonard has made a limited edition set of miniature drums, by hard-to-get materials from his prison cell. He began by collecting empty Skoal cans, sewing pieces of canvas onto them. He next painted the canvas to resemble animal hide and then painted a miniature painting on one side. He was able to purchase some Pony beads, but had to bargain for some deer hide to make the fringes and finally he was able to sign the back. These drums have been varnished for a longer, lasting life; something to pass on from generation to generation and all crafted with care by Leonard Peltier. The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee is offering a drum as a gift to those donating $100 towards our efforts to free Leonard. Paintings of animals, dancers and Native faces, some in pastel and some in traditional colors, we guarantee that no 2 are alike. (Images of drums will be available on the website soon) Leonard has advised us that he will continue to make them as long as he has access to the materials, but currently we have less than 50. Don't miss out on this treasure; contact the LPDC at 785-842-5774 or by email: info@leonardpeltier.org to receive your confirmation number and ensure that you will receive your gift. ***************************** Also, for those donating $75, we are offering an "Until Freedom is Won" Sweatshirt-Stay warm this winter and still show your support! For those donating $50, we are offering a double-sided "Free Peltier" shirt-Show your support coming and going! We are only offering 60 Sweatshirts and 60 T-Shirts for this promotion, so hurry and reserve your gift today by calling the LPDC or contacting us by email. ******************************* Posted by Webmaster@AIMSupport.org 2:39 PM  Subject: Writ of Habeas - Filed by Leonard Peltier concerning the Federal Parol Commission Not Setting a Parole Date Writ of Habeas - Filed by Leonard Peltier concerning the Federal Parol Commission Not Setting a Parole Date Author: Bachrach, Barry A. Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 The habeas filed by Leonard in the District of Colombia is extremely important to Leonard. as requested, I am writing a summary of the position and why it is a strong case. In 1984, Congress passed a sentencing reform act which ultimately provided for the demise of the parole commission and required the parole commission to establish a firm date of release for all prisoners still within it jurisdiction within five years of the effective date of the act. The commission was required to set the date within the guidlines and within enough time to give the prisoners an opportunity to appeal from the date set by the commission. This statute became effective on November 1, 1987, thus requiring the commission to establish a firm date for parole within guidelines for leonard prior to October 31, 1992. thus, under the applicable statute, as of November 1,1992, the parole commission would have been abolished and Leonard would have been given a release date within guidelines which means he would have been entitled to be released at 200 months, or Novermber 1992(200 months from 2/76). Thirty six days after the statute became effective, congress amended amended the statute and, as applicable here, the amendment omitted the mandatory release date criteria and reinstated the parole commission and its previously terminated discretion. The Congressional amendment unconstitutionally violated Leonard's rights by Congress' enacting an ex post facto punishment and a bill of attainder. In short, once Congress mandated a release of those in Leonard's position within a specific date within guidelines, Congress' subsequent repeal of that statute and its thereby increasing the sentences of those in leonard's position constitutes a violation of Leonard's Constitutional rights and means he has been unconstitutionally incarcerated since 11/92. He should be immediately released. There is strong law in Leonard's favor. we need to rally around this issue and insure that the courts finally give Leonard the justice he is due. thanks, Barry Bachrach. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe, send a blank message to lpdc-on@mail-list.com To unsubscribe, send a blank message to lpdc-off@mail-list.com To change your email address, send a message to lpdc-change@mail-list.com with your old address in the Subject: line Posted by Webmaster@AIMSupport.org 2:31 PM
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