Dear supporters near and far, It is with strong and mixed emotions that we bring important news: there appears to be a major change in the cases of the four remaining RNC 8 defendants–Garrett, Max, Nathanael and Rob. The four have tentatively reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, likely avoiding trial. The agreement, if it [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2010 Contact: Jude Ortiz (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org Four remaining RNC 8 defendants will appear in Ramsey County court Tuesday morning, Oct. 19, and accept plea agreements Supporters will pack the courtroom in show of support; press conference to be held after plea hearing St. Paul, MN — [...]
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—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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
Join the RNC 8 Defense Committee and the Women’s Prison Book Project for an event with DIANA BLOCK, social justice/feminist activist, prison abolitionist, and author of Arm the Spirit – A Woman’s Journey Underground and Back. **When: Saturday, September 11th, 7:00 pm **What: Diana will speak about the intersections between political prisoner support and other [...]
The Conspiracy Tour is in its last week on the road! After going around a ton of the country, the Tour is working its way up the West Coast and will be heading back to the Midwest this weekend. The welcome home event in Minneapolis is on Thursday, August 26. Location: PPNA Building, 821 East [...]
—– July 20th: Dinner = Good. Jail = Bad. Join us for a free meal prepared by the RNC 8 and friends, Tuesday, July 20th. This is a great opportunity to stop on by to enjoy tasty free food and continue to show your support over the summer as we prepare for a [...]