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 [...]
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 [...]
http://www.fightbacknews.org/2009/09/rnc8-defending-right-to-dissent.htm 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 [...]
Download printable flyer 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 [...]
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 [...]
Re-posted from Chicago Indymedia: Support the RNC 8: Susan Gaertner, the Prosecutor of the RNC 8 is coming to Chicago! Susan Gaertner, the Prosecutor of the RNC 8, will be here, in Chicago, to receive an award at the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section Meetings Award Ceremony, Friday evening, July 31 2009. Lets give [...]
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 [...]
On Thursday night, RNC 8 supporters crowded outside Susan Gaertner’s fundraiser at the condo of David Potter and Darwin Lookingbill at 801 Washington Ave. N. in Minneapolis. We raised some hell and had mostly good conversations with attendees and passersby. One attendee left early and told us that he asked Susan why she’s still continuing [...]