The Hearing:
9 AM to 4 PM with a break for lunch.
Ramsey County Courthouse, Room 131-B
15 W. Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul

The Lunch:
11:30 to 1:30 (or somewhere in between)
Central Presbyterian Church
500 Cedar Street, St. Paul

As we announced previously, the RNC 8 will be in court all day this coming Tuesday, February 2.  The courtroom can easily hold 50 people, and we’d like to fill it up in a show of solidarity.  If at all possible, come early so the cops don’t take all the good seats.  If you can’t stay all day, come for part of the day.  (Unlike the defendants, you can leave anytime!)  Wear your RNC 8 t-shirts and buttons, and please be sure to turn off all cellphones and be respectful inside and outside the courtroom.

Once the judge breaks for lunch, we’ll gather for a supporters’ event at Central Presbyterian Church, a few blocks north of the courthouse at 500 Cedar Street.  PB&J(ustice) sandwiches and other fare will be served, and you’ll be treated to a very special video premiere you won’t want to miss!  It’s all free to supporters of the RNC 8.

The RNC 8 defense team currently has at least 14 motions on the table to be decided upon, many dealing with first amendment issues, the evidence gathered in the preemptive raids, and the undercover informants.  Although none are as crucial as the successful motion for a joint trial, and many are longshots within the criminal injustice system, the arguments on Tuesday could well reveal some interesting information.  We may also get a better idea of the eventual trial date; currently Judge Teresa Warner is reported to be looking at dates in May and June.

Anyone wishing to carpool or willing to assist with driving should show up at Walker Church (3104 16th Ave. S., Minneapolis) by 8 AM on Tuesday.  Carpools will leave shortly thereafter — as soon as all the riders are divided up.  We’ll see you then!

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