Subj: URGENT/FBI FILES Date: 11/4/2005 12:02:16 PM Eastern Standard Time From: paulaostrovsky@hotmail.com
Dear friends, supporters and allies of Leonard Peltier,
Attorneys for Leonard Peltier have reached a critical juncture in the pending Freedom of Information Act case against the Minneapolis field office of the FBI. In order to secure the release of these long-hidden FBI files, it will be necessary for the Defense Committee to prepay copying costs of $2,431.50. The next scheduled release of FBI documents is of particular interest in that they consist of Subfile N (the informant files) as well as those files pertaining to Anna Mae Aquash. These documents have never been reviewed by Leonard or his defense attorneys. They may very well hold the key to Leonards liberation from prison.
Now, more than ever, your financial support is desperately needed. Please send whatever you can. No contribution is too small. Collectively, we can pry loose the FBI secret files dealing with Leonard Peltier.
We are up to 691 sig's right now. We must keep this going, please forward this to everyone on your contact lists. It has made a huge difference believe me. The more people we make aware of what has happened, the more likely justice will be served! I have been working on this non stop, speaking directly with the key people handling this case. I spoke with the director of the ACLU & American Indian Commission today, this report will be challanged once the ME report becomes available to the public. This is why it is so important for everyone to help spread the word. There are many major political sources that are now jumping in on this to help. Thru a incredible contact, I was able to get Mark Anderson onboard with this, he was the Senior Policy Aide for Senator Wellstone in MN. I am also working on trying to get a fund set up to help the family with expenses and needs, which hopefully will be done soon. Once I have the info, I will forward it to everyone. This could potentially take two years to settle, but I am in it for the long haul.....how about you? =====================================================================
http://www.petitiononline.com/Croud/petition.html PLEASE HELP! Justice must be served and we need to help make that happen! Tamra http://www.NDNnews.com "Providing news and information about Native American Issues & Causes" "Helping to make a difference for our people in Indian Country, one day at a time. What will you do today to help make a difference?"
Examiner rules death of White Earth band member under arrest was accidental ================================================================
Associated Press
DULUTH - A member of the White Earth Band of Chippewa died accidentally after a confrontation with police, according to the St. Louis County medical examiner.
David Croud's death was caused by "anoxic encephalopathy due to cardiopulmonary arrest due to acute alcohol intoxication and Haldol administration," said Dr. Thomas Uncini of Hibbing.
Anoxic encephalopathy involves a lack of oxygen to the brain. Haldol is an anti-psychotic drug used to treat a variety of things, including mental disorders and to relieve the effects of cancer drugs. It should not be taken with alcohol.
It was not clear whether Croud was taking Haldol himself, or whether hospital staff gave it to him.
Croud, 29, died Oct. 18, six days after he was arrested. Duluth Police Chief Roger Waller said Croud resisted when officers tried to take him to the detoxification center.
Croud was medicated at St. Mary's Medical Center and never regained consciousness after going into a coma.
A witness to the arrest said he saw police with a Taser gun, but didn't know if it was used on Croud. Uncini's report said "trauma or the use of a Taser played no role in his (Croud's) death."
The Washington County attorney's office is investigating to see whether criminal charges are warranted.
Meanwhile, the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota still has questions about police conduct in the case.
"The fact is that a bystander called 911 on a police arrest because of the violence of it," said ACLU of Minnesota Executive Director Chuck Samuelson. The ACLU is investigating and may file a civil rights lawsuit.
The Lakota People have four values to live by: bravery, wisdom, generosity, and fortitude. Generosity (Wacantognaka) is essential to a Lakota. It is better to give a lot than to have a lot. The best way to honor people is through giveaways (otuhan) where the givers share much of what they have with others, sometimes giving away everything in their possession.
Leonard Peltier offers all his supporters an opportunity to give something back and honor the Lakota people. He respectfully requests your help making these holidays a little brighter and this winter a little warmer for the children at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Please send toys, coats, socks, shoes, clothing, new and used in good condition to:
Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive c/o Dean Cook 1161 Co. Rd 900 E. Champaign, IL 61822
