Letter FRom Betty Peltier-Solano ASking For Help For Brother - Leonard

[Bobbieo]

January 20th, 2009
Dear Leonard Peltier Supporters -
I am so OUTRAGED! My brother Leonard was severely beaten upon his arrival at the Canaan Federal Penitentiary. When he went into population after his transfer, some inmates assaulted him. The severity of his injuries is that he suffered numerous blows to his head and body, receiving a large bump on his head, possibly a concussion, and numerous bruises. Also, one of his fingers is swollen and discolored and he has pain in his chest and ribcage. There was blood everywhere from his injuries.

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[Vincardog]

1. here is the contact info and who to call/write

Please write the President, send it priority or registered mail. Email to Change.gov or email President Obama. Call your congressional representatives and write letters, not email, to them. Do what you can to get the word out to insure that LP is receiving adequate medical attention for his injuries.

I am asking you, supporters of Leonard and advocates of justice at this time to help. I don't know what else to do. Please Help!

Thank you Betty Peltier-Solano
Executive Coordinator
Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee

Also call and request Leonard be treated with dignity and respect.
Canaan Federal Prison
570-488-8000

If you call the prison on Leonard's behalf you will need this register #:

LEONARD PELTIER 89637-132

Pursuant to Betty Ann Peltier Solano's letter about her brother, let the Bureau of Prisons know that the public will hold them accountable for the safety and well being of Leonard Peltier.

Warden Ronnie R. HoltUSP-Canaan
3057 Easton Turnpike
Waymart, PA 18472
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail address: CAA/[e-mail]

D. Scott Dodrill,
DirectorNortheast Regional Office
Federal Bureau of Prisons
2nd & Chesnut Streets.,7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: NERO/[e-mail]

Harley G. Lappin, DirectorBureau of Prisons
U.S. Department of Justice
320 First Street, NW, Room 654
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Ask President Obama to investigate this incident:
The Honorable Barack H. Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500

[Bobbieo]

2. Thank you for the additional info - Just found this and wanted to get it on my column ASAP

[Vincardog]

3. You are welcome. It helps to tell people what to do and make it easy to complete.

[Bobbieo]

4. Does anyone think President Obama can help Peltier with this?

It means bucking the FBI. Leonard has asked to be transferred to a facility closer to his home so friends and relatives can visit him. He is currently incarcerated in Pa.

BTW, he is 64, is seriously ill with diabetes and has served more than 30 years for a crime that has been under a cloud of suspicion since day 1 of the investigation.