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. [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2010 Contact: Jude Ortiz (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747 Deputy Jay Maher Testifies to Lack of Evidence to Substantiate RNC 8 Conspiracy Charges Informant Chris Dugger to Testify Today Despite State’s Case Weakening as Police Officers Testify St. Paul, Minn. — Yesterday, Ramsey County Deputy [...]

Hi, everyone! We’ve had two long days in court so far in this round of RNC 8 hearings. Here’s a quick recap of what’s been going on. For detailed notes of the proceedings (in case any of y’all are legal nerds like us), go to: http://rnc8.org/info/courtnotes/. Yesterday, May 3rd, was the first day of the [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2010 Contact: Jude Ortiz (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747 RNC 8 Argue Motion to Dismiss Felony Conspiracy Charges for Lack of Probable Cause Hearings will Continue Today as Ramsey County Inspector Tony Samec Returns to the Stand St. Paul — Yesterday, the RNC 8 and [...]