The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has deprived Leonard of necessary medical care for decades and in doing so has sentenced Leonard to ‘Death by Incarceration’. Locked down for 22 hours a day in maximum security prison USP Coleman I, Leonard, who is almost 80 years old, suffers from multiple severe health conditions.

Leonard’s current conditions include kidney disease, heart condition, diabetes, high blood pressure, bone spurs, a degenerative joint disease, and painful injuries to his jaw - all of which require immediate and ongoing medical care.

Leonard is in constant pain from arthritis in his hip and shoulder, has an enlarged prostate, and an aortic aneurysm. Leonard uses a walker and has only a few infected teeth left, presenting not only pain but also a choking hazard. This dangerous cocktail of neglect puts Leonard in serious risk of harm and amounts to Death by Incarceration.

Leonard has requested and been denied a wheelchair. BOP personnel informed Leonard that he will need to wait at least 8-10 months to see an eye specialist. This is unacceptable. 

Our physician expert believes that not only is the BOP failing to address Leonard’s medical care properly but cannot meet Leonard’s medical needs at USP Coleman I. Our Legal team is working to ensure Leonard receives health care as required by the 8th Amendment and is transferred to an appropriate facility pending his release.

We do not want our vulnerable Elder to be in pain and go without proper care, and we don’t want him to die in prison! We need you to stand united with us for Leonard. Act now. Enough is enough. 

Please call and email Senators and House Representatives. Tell them Leonard Peltier needs immediate medical treatment, transfer to a medical facility, and RELEASE.