Court Hearing on December 7, 2006-New York

[Waya]

To: Leonard Peltier Supporters
From: Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
Subject: Court hearing on December 7, 2006
Location: 500 Pearl Street, 9th Floor, Ceremonial Courtroom, Manhattan.

On December 7, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., Buffalo attorney Michael Kuzma will be arguing before a three judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for the full release of all documents maintained by the Buffalo field office of the FBI relating to Leonard Peltier and RESMURS. As a result of this lawsuit, and a similar case brought against the FBI in Minnesota under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), we have learned that the FBI actually possesses 142,579 pages of material pertaining to Leonard Peltier and RESMURS. Although these documents are over 30 years old, the Government continues to block release of this information on the basis that disclosure would, among other things, hamper the "war on transnational terrorism" and reveal the identities of confidential sources.

Come out on December 7, 2006 to show your solidarity and support in our struggle to pry loose these secret FBI files and, in the process, come one step closer to liberating Leonard from federal prison!

Thank you,
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee


http://lpdctexas.blogspot.com/2006/11/court-hearing-on-december-7-2006-new.html

[Waya]

1. UPDATE on COURT HEARING OF DECEMBER 7, 2006

On December 7, 2006, Michael Kuzma, argued before a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, for full disclosure of all FBI documents maintained by its Buffalo field office. The Government withheld documents from this file on the grounds that release of this material would, among other things, hamper the "war on transnational terrorism" and reveal the identities of confidential sources.


The argument was spirited. Judge Straub actively questioned both Leonard's and the Government attorney, as supporters looked on. The Court reserved decision, which will not be handed down until sometime after the New Year. A reporter from Associated Press covered the hearing. That afternoon, WBAI reporter, Andrea Sears, interviewed Barry A. Bachrach and Michael Kuzma regarding Leonard's case. A lively rally of supporters gathered at Foley Square before and after the hearing. It was yet another great day as we come one step closer to liberating Leonard from federal prison.
Mike Kuzma
Leonard Peltier Legal Team


The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee and the Leonard Peltier Legal Team would like to express their appreciation to the Leonard Peltier Support Group New York City ( LPSGNYC) and all supporters who joined us in Solidarity as we continue to seek Leonard Peltier’s Freedom. Special thanks to Wayquay and Unknown Soldier for music and the video montage.

Please click on the following address to view the online video montage of LPDC and NYC LPSG rally in front of the Court House On December 7, 2006.
Video Montage created by Wayquay and Unknown Soldier:

http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=1b6a7dd5a11990c6591e87


In Solidarity,
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
Leonard Peltier Legal Team

http://lpdctexas.blogspot.com/