Rage Against the Machine applauded the commutation of Leonard Peltier's life sentence to indefinite house arrest, a significant moment for the long-time supporter of indigenous rights. Commuted by President Biden just before leaving office, this decision comes after decades of unsuccessful parole attempts since 1993. Peltier's conviction for the 1975 murders of two FBI agents has faced scrutiny over the years, with claims of unsubstantiated evidence and courtroom irregularities. The band had previously dedicated their song 'Freedom' to Peltier, amplifying awareness of his case through their music and activism.
Anger is a gift. Leonard Peltier to be freed.
Peltier was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the first degree murder of two FBI agents during an armed shootout back in 1975.
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