From Twin Cities Indymedia:

Lawyers for the RNC 8 reportedly received a letter today from the Ramsey County Attorney’s office amending the complaint against them. The new complaint reportedly lists the charges as follows:

Count 1 – conspiracy to riot in the second degree in furtherance of terrorism (the original charge)
Count 2 – conspiracy to riot in the second degree (without terrorism enhancement)
Count 3 – conspiracy to damage property in furtherance of terrorism
Count 4 – conspiracy to damage property (without terrorism enhancement)

The timing of the additional charges from Ramsey County is unique, coming on the heels of a successful court solidarity action on Friday and upcoming call-in days to Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner. Ramsey County prosecutor Richard Dusterhoft also recently sent a letter threatening more charges to the lawyer for Dave Mahoney.

This information is correct and we’ll have more analysis on what these ridiculous new charges mean in the next few days. The 8 are still going to court for a sentencing hearing this Wednesday at the Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard in St. Paul, at 1pm – go to the TV screens in room 131A to find the room assignment.

Tags: RNC 8, RNC Eight, Susan Gaertner