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. [...]
Come join the RNC 8 and friends for a free dinner in May! After 4 long days of hearings over the past few weeks, we’ll have plenty of updates to share on the case. We’ll also have plenty of yummy food to share including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options! When: Tuesday, May 18th Time: [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2010 Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747 Three Ramsey County Sheriff’s Deputies Take the Stand in Full Day of RNC 8 Probable Cause Hearing Paid Police Informants to Testify on Wednesday; Lunchtime photo Op to Feature Former RNC Welcoming Committee Member Posing with [...]
We have a lot of events coming up over the next few weeks. Mark your calendars now! 1. April 20: Free “Sloppy Robs” Dinner in Minneapolis 2. April 22: “A Talk on Resistance and Repression: A Benefit for Legal Defense” in Chicago 3. April 24: Keynote Speech at the Young Activist Summit in Duluth 4. [...]
Irish Céilí to benefit the RNC8 Legal Defense Saturday, January 16, 7 to 10 PM TC Friends Meeting House, 1725 Grand Ave in St. Paul Suggested Donation $5-15 Live music by The Blackbirds Dances taught and called by Mike Whalen Support your right to dissent! Support the RNC8! And dance the winter chill off! For [...]
Dread holiday shopping? Skip the mall and come buy locally made clothing, gifts and art at the sale to benefit the RNC 8 and Isis Rising, Saturday December 12. Artists/crafters have been asked to pay a minimum 30% commission to the organizers, with many contributing more. All the proceeds benefit the RNC8 Legal Defense Fund (www.rnc8.org) and Isis [...]
Plans are in the works for a craft sale to benefit the RNC 8 Legal Defense Fund and Isis Rising. If you enjoy arts and crafts, genuine democracy and human rights, then it’s time to get out your hot-glue gun and your knitting needles! The sale will take place all day on Saturday, December 12th, [...]
Last November’s RNC 8 rummage sale was a smashing success. Help us smash bogus charges by stopping at the second go-round on Saturday, August 1! JUNK FOR JUSTICE: RUMMAGE SALE for the RNC 8! Saturday, August 1, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Walker Community Church 3100 16th Avenue South, Minneapolis Clean Out Your Closets for [...]
Common Action Seattle Presents: A FILM SCREENING AND BENEFIT FOR THE RNC 8 *including a door prize raffle bonanza* with Luce Guillen-Givins 7:30pm, Monday, August 3rd Cascade People’s Center 309 Pontius Ave N. Seattle, WA 98109 $0-$20.00 (please pay what you can; no one turned away) Common Action Seattle invites you to a screening of [...]
Stressing over what to wear to the next RNC 8 Defense Committee meeting (July 26, 3:30pm at Walker Church) or the RNC 8′s next court date (August 19, 9am at the Ramsey County Courthouse)? Worry no more! Featuring four fabulously fetching designs and a variety of colors and sizes, “Defend the RNC 8″ t-shirts are [...]