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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Please post widely
From: NORTHWEST LEONARD PELTIER SUPPORT NETWORK
P.O. BOX 5464
TACOMA, WA 98415-0464 USA
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
THE BUREAU OF PRISONS HAS AGAIN REFUSED LEONARD
PELTIER MEDICAL TREATMENT!!!!
The Bureau Of Prisons (BOP) issued their statement today (which is
below) on Leonard's condition. Again they refuse to send Leonard to the
Mayo Clinic. The reason that Leonard has refused to be return to
Springfield for any more treatment is that last time he was there
they almost killed him. The BOP says that they give inmates medical
treatment based on community standards. In Springfield they made
Leonard's condintion far worst and almost killed him. What community
has such standards of medical care?
After the BOP statement was issued Leonard was denied
communcation with his defense committee.
We ask that everyone who believes in social justice to express their
outrage to the BOP. Let them know that we know that their acts are
nothing more than politically motivated torture in an attempt to break the
sprint of Leonard Peltier and those that support him. Please send as
many messages as possible to Ms. Kathleen Hawk Sawyer, Director,
Bureau Of Prisons, 320 First St. NW, Washington, DC 20534, fax:
202-514-6878, phone: 202-307-3198, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] and
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
WE WILL NOT GIVE UP THIS STRUGGLE!!!!
Arthur J. Miller
NWLPSN
Statement From the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Regarding the Current Status of Inmate Leonard
Peltier (89637-132)
http://www.bop.gov/ipapg/ipapelt.html
(Inmate Peltier has given his consent to release the following
information)
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is receiving many inquiries
regarding the health and well-being of inmate Leonard Peltier,
Register Number 89637-132. This informational release is being
provided to all concerned parties regarding the medical status of
inmate Peltier.
As with all inmates, it is the health care mission of the Federal
Bureau of Prisons to provide necessary medical, dental, and
mental health services to inmates by professional staff, consistent
with acceptable community standards.
A thorough review of inmate Peltier's medical record reveals he is
being provided appropriate medical attention addressing both his
medical complaints and his medical condition. A medical
assessment at the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in
Springfield, Missouri, in 1996, revealed inmate Peltier suffers
from ankylosis of the jaw, a condition in which he has stiffening
of his mandibular joint which prohibits him from properly opening
or closing his mouth.
In February, 1996, inmate Peltier underwent extensive surgery to
enable him to open and close his mouth. Following this initial
surgery, inmate Peltier was seen on 10 subsequent occasions for
manipulation to maintain proper movement of the mandibular
joint. Additionally, inmate Peltier received physical therapy twice
a day for two months which included the issuance and instruction
on the proper use of a dental device to perform personal therapy.
In May, 1996, inmate Peltier had another surgical procedure in
which good opening and closing of the mandible was
re-established. This was followed by low-dose radiation to reduce
the risk of recurrent abnormal bone formation.
In October, 1996, inmate Peltier returned to the U.S. Medical
Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, for the
removal of dental arch bars. He then refused further surgical
corrections of his jaw although he was advised that the surgery
would improve his ability to chew food; as well as receive proper
dental care.
In July, 1998, inmate Peltier refused a transfer from the U.S.
Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas, to the U.S. Medical Center
for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, for further medical
treatment in a correctional environment that was able to
accommodate his needs better, and was commensurate with his
high security classification.
Inmate Peltier is currently being seen on a regular basis by
institution healthcare providers for his medical needs. He is
physically able to participate in institution programming and
activities.
Inmate Peltier currently has a projected release date of October
11, 2040, with a parole hearing tentatively scheduled for May of
2000.
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