On this day, January 23, in 1980

Native American Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier was sentenced to an additional 7-years in prison, where he had already spent three years of a double life sentence. Peltier, who is still in prison to this day, was originally arrested and tried for the murder of two FBI Agents. Although his trial was extremely sketchy and filled with holes and missing evidence, Peltier received two consecutive life sentences. His supporters argue that he is innocent and was targeted for his radical beliefs and political Involvement. In 2004, Leonard Peltier was an American presidential candidate for the Peace and Freedom party. Ironically, while convicted felons are allowed to run for federal offices, they are often prohibited from voting. Hmm, can somebody say 'control tactic'?