Leonard Peltier, Native American activist, is released from prison after Biden commuted his life sentence

Peltier, who has always maintained his innocence in the killing of two FBI agents 50 years ago, was released Tuesday from a federal prison in Florida.

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Native American Activist Leonard Peltier Released From Prison

Mr. Peltier was convicted in the killing of two F.B.I. agents. An order from former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will allow him to serve his remaining time under home confinement.

The New York Times - 1d

Leonard Peltier leaves prison after Biden commutation

Native American activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1970s of murdering two FBI agents, was released from prison Tuesday after then-President Biden commuted his sentence in the final ...

The Hill - 2d

What to Know About Leonard Peltier, Activist Released From Prison by Biden

Mr. Peltier’s murder conviction and two life sentences, stemming from a 1975 shootout with F.B.I. agents on a reservation, have been widely criticized.

The New York Times - 1d

Leonard Peltier released after Biden's commutation in FBI killings

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been released from a high-security Florida prison. For nearly half a century, Peltier's imprisonment has symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans ...

CBS News - 2d

Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their Fiji honeymoon

A man from Memphis, Tennessee, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022

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Tennessee man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their Fiji honeymoon

A man from Memphis, Tennessee, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022, a court official said Friday.

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American Teacher Marc Fogel Released From Russian Prison

In a deal negotiated by the Trump administration, American teacher Marc Fogel is on his way home to the U.S. after over three years detention in Russia. The U.S. said he was wrongfully detained. ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

Family of Marc Fogel reacts to his release from Russian prison: "It's extraordinary"

After three-and-a-half years of imprisonment in Russia, Butler, Pennsylvania, native Marc Fogel is returning home.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Indian court sentences man to life in prison for raping and murdering backpacker

A court in India’s western Goa state has sentenced a 31-year-old man to life in prison for raping and murdering an Irish woman at a popular tourist resort nearly eight years ago

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American-Israeli hostage released by Hamas embraces his wife, family after being apart for nearly 500 days

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Christian convert released from Egyptian prison after three years of 'arbitrary' detention

Yahoo News - Feb. 9

Former 49ers star Dana Stubblefield released from prison after rape conviction vacated

The ex-defensive lineman was originally sentenced in 2020

CBS Sports - Feb. 12

Steve Witkoff discusses American teacher's release from Russia after over 3-year detainment

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the release of American Marc Fogel from Russia. Fogel, a teacher who was detained in Russia for ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

Journalist, American among 3 prisoners freed from Belarus

Andrei Kuznechyk was released from prison and reunited with his family on Wednesday.

ABC News - Feb. 12

Israel begins mass release of prisoners after Gaza hostages freed

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Trump expresses hope for renewed Russia relations after prisoner release

President makes remarks following release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel, held in Russia since 2021. A US teacher who has been held in Russia since 2021 has been released after a deal which ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Saudi authorities free student sentenced to 34 years for tweets, activists say

A Saudi doctoral student at Leeds University in Britain has been freed after seeing her 34-year sentence for her activity on Twitter in Saudi Arabia drastically reduced

ABC News - Feb. 10

What to know about American Marc Fogel's release from Russian captivity

American teacher Marc Fogel, who had been held in Russia since 2021, is back on U.S. soil after his release from captivity. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

Details hazy on deal to release American Marc Fogel from Russian captivity

It's still unclear how officials negotiated the deal for American teacher Marc Fogel's release from Russian captivity. Another American could be freed Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

American citizen among 3 detainees released from Belarus

An American citizen is one of three detainees released by Belarus following negotiations with envoys from the Trump administration. The identity of the American detainee has not yet been released.

NBC News - Feb. 12

Last living American hostage released from Hamas as frail ceasefire stands

The last living Israeli American hostage was among the three men released by Hamas Saturday as the frail ceasefire was held up despite threats from the Palestinian militant group earlier in the ...

The Hill - 5d

American among 3 hostages released from Gaza in latest ceasefire exchange

The Hamas terror group released another three hostages from Gaza early this morning. Among them was American-Israeli Sagui Dekel Chen. Palestinian prisoners are set to be released from Israeli ...

CBS News - 5d

American citizen among 3 Israeli hostages released from Gaza

On Saturday, Hamas freed three Israeli hostages, including American Sagui Dekel-Chen, who was seized in kibbutz Nir Oz, a community that was especially hard hit during the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist ...

NBC News - 4d

American teacher released after nearly 4 years in Russian captivity

Marc Fogel, an American teacher held in a Russian prison for nearly four years, was welcomed back to the United States by President Donald Trump on Tuesday after the White House secured his release ...

NBC News - Feb. 12

American Sagui Dekel Chen is home after being released by Hamas: Rubio

American Sagui Dekel Chen is “home and safe” with his family, one day after he was released by Hamas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Sunday. Chen was among the three men released in Khan ...

The Hill - 3d

Thai man reunites with his family after being released by Hamas

Watchara Sriaoun was an agricultural worker in Israel and was taken hostage in Kibbutz Nir Oz when Hamas carried out the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Watchara returned home to reunite with his family in ...

NBC News - Feb. 9

Middle East crisis live: Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed after Hamas releases Israeli hostages

Iair Horn, Alexander Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel Chen released by Hamas. Several media are quoting a statement released by Hamas this morning, in which it says Israel will only be able to ...

The Guardian - 5d

Teen sentenced to 48 months in prison in nationwide swatting spree

A California teenager was sentenced to 48 months in prison on Tuesday following a series of interstate threats to injure individuals across the country. Alan W. Filion, 18, of Lancaster, Calif., ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

A.J. Brown keeps his word, surprises real-life superhero after Super Bowl win

A.J. Brown kept every little piece of his promise, including bringing home some extra hardware.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12

Early release of hundreds of prisoners begins

The first of up to 390 prisoners are being freed early in an attempt to ease overcrowding in jails.

BBC News - 2d

Life, from New York

Our comedy columnist reflects on 50 years of “Saturday Night Live.”

The New York Times - 4d

Marc Fogel released from Russia after talks with Trump envoy

White House claims detained teacher was freed after ‘show of good faith’ by Moscow

Financial Times - Feb. 11

Trump meets with Marc Fogel after release from Russia

Marc Fogel returned to the United States on Tuesday after spending more than three years in prison in Russia, expressing his appreciation to President Trump during an emotional meeting at the White ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

Marc Fogel, American teacher held in Russia for 3.5 years, back in U.S. after release

Marc Fogel, an American school teacher, held by Russia for 3 1/2 years, will be released and allowed to come home, the White House said on Tuesday.

NBC News - Feb. 12

Bucks star Damian Lillard thrilled All-Star weekend featured NBA HBCU Classic in his native Oakland

For Oakland native Damian Lillard and Warriors star Stephen Curry, shining a light on Oakland's deep sports history and the legacies of so many Black athletes through the NBA HBCU Classic meant so ...

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