In the summer of 2007, an Anarchist/Anti-Authoritarian group ironically named the “RNC Welcoming Committee (RNC-WC)” released a satirical video entitled, “We’re Getting Ready.” The video sparked a quarter-of-a-million dollar investigation by the infamously humorless Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office into the RNC-WC. Almost a year and a half later, eight organizers face conspiracy charges. They’re getting ready [...]
Results from February 2nd Court Hearing
Yesterday, the RNC 8 and a courtroom full of supporters sat through a hearing regarding several motions that had been filed in the previous months. While the proceedings were less than riveting, there were some surprising results. Even our old friend Bob Fletcher couldn’t resist showing up briefly to watch [...]
RNC 8 to Argue First Amendment Motions During February 2nd Hearing
Defense Motions Will Highlight Issues of Illegal Preemptive Raids and Improper Prosecution
Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, Attorney: Bob Kolstad, 612.387.2508
E-mail: press@rnc8.org
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — On February 2, 2010 before Judge Teresa R. Warner, the RNC 8 will have a full day [...]
After we learned earlier this month that the RNC 8 will face a single trial, we also learned that Judge Teresa Warner has denied Max Specktor’s motion to suppress evidence obtained in a warrantless search on September 1, 2008. Max and his attorney Larry Leventhal had argued the motion in a September 29 hearing, a [...]
RNC 8 To Be Consolidated In One Trial
The RNC 8 respond to Judge Warner’s ruling on several motions; single trial is victory for defense
December 9, 2009
Contact: Melissa Hill, 612.886.4565, attorney: Bob Kolstad, 612.387.2508
E-mail: press@rnc8.org
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Following their October 8, 2009 hearing before Judge Teresa R. Warner, the RNC 8 received word today [...]
Thanks to everyone who attended the rally and court solidarity on October 8! Enough supporters showed up that the court staff agreed to switch to a larger courtroom. Not only that, but even in the larger room, we took up enough space that the customary sad-looking undercover investigators needed to stand the entire time.
The hearing [...]
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The RNC 8: Defending the Right to Dissent
By Meredith Aby
St. Paul, MN - Even though the 2008 Republican National Convention (RNC) has been over for a year, eight Twin Cities activists are still caught up in its aftermath. The weekend before the RNC, local police led raids on the Convergence Space and the homes of [...]
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Originally slated for August and then cancelled at the last minute, the RNC 8’s scheduling and motion hearing has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 8 at 9am in room 1040 of the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul. Once again - barring further delays - all of the RNC 8 and their attorneys [...]
In advance of the upcoming hearing for all of the RNC 8, Max Specktor is scheduled to be in court at 9am on Tuesday, September 29. Max and his lawyer Larry Leventhal will argue a motion to suppress evidence regarding the contents of the vehicle in which he was a passenger when the vehicle was [...]
One Year Later - Call-in to Susan Gaertner September 1st
651-266-3222 | Fax: 651-266-3010 | RCA@co.ramsey.mn.us
On September 1, 2008, thousands took to the streets of St. Paul to challenge the Republican National Convention. One year later, the RNC 8 are still facing serious legal repercussions because of their organizing. Authorities typically charge a few activists who take [...]
