Archive for September, 2010

Final Pre-trial Hearing, Circus Rally, Event Series and Other Updates

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

September 22 marked the final pre-trial hearing for the remaining four defendants of the RNC 8. Important details such as the jury selection process, outstanding issues with the evidence in the case and lists of witnesses and exhibits, the table arrangements for the defendants and defense attorneys during trial and other matters were all discussed. [...]

RNC 8 defendants return to Ramsey County court on Wednesday for pretrial hearing before the “circus” begins

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—MEDIA ADVISORY September 21, 2010 Contact: Jude Ortiz (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org RNC 8 defendants return to Ramsey County court on Wednesday for pretrial hearing before the “circus” begins Supporters will rally at 12:30 p.m., call on county attorney to drop the remaining charges St. Paul, Minn. – On Wednesday, the [...]

Carpools available for Sept. 22nd Hearing!

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

We will be offering carpool rides for those who need a ride to the Ramsey County court house. Meet us at 8:00 a.m. sharp outside of Walker Church (3104 16th Ave S – Minneapolis). The hearing begins at 9 a.m. at 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. in Saint Paul. At 12:30, or around lunch recess, please [...]

Rally and Press Conference at the Courthouse! Weds., September 22, 12:30pm

Friday, September 17th, 2010

(Hearing/Court Solidarity begins at 9am) Expected to be the final hearing before trial is expected to begin on October 25, Garrett, Nathanael, Max and Rob will still be attending the upcoming pretrial hearing on September 22 at 9am. We’ll be there too! At 12:30, or around lunch recess, please join us for a rally and [...]

A Free “Last Supper” Before Trial, September 28

Friday, September 17th, 2010

Sit down with the RNC 8 and Defense Committee for a free meal at Walker Church on Tuesday, September 28.  This will be the “Last Supper” at Walker before trial.  Come to connect, talk about the recent developments in the case and get plugged in to organizing around the trial.  Oh, and come for free [...]

CHARGES AGAINST ERYN, LUCE AND MONICA DROPPED!

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

The RNC 8 received some surprising news Thursday afternoon – charges against Luce Guillen-Givins, Monica Bicking and Eryn Trimmer have been dropped! The fact that charges have been dismissed against these three members of what Ramsey County has for two years labeled a “criminal enterprise” exposes the political motivations behind this case.  Although today’s news [...]

Hearing Rescheduled for Wednesday, September 22

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

The RNC 8′s pre-trial hearing that was canceled last week has been reset for Wednesday, September 22 at 9am.  Expected to be the final hearing before trial begins on October 25, the hearing will sort out logistical issues such as courtroom arrangement, jury strikes, and more. Now over two years since the 2008 RNC, show [...]

September 10 Pretrial Hearing Canceled

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

The pre-trial hearing scheduled for Friday, September 10th has been canceled and will likely be re-scheduled shortly. The hearing was to work out issues of how the trial will be organized. This is believed to be an ordinary scheduling conflict of no particular significance. We’ll let you know when we hear more. Trial still starts [...]