FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Deputy Chris Dugger Confirms Lack of Evidence to Support RNC 8 Conspiracy Charges

Monday, May 17th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2010

Contact: Jude Ortiz (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747

Deputy Chris Dugger Confirms Lack of Evidence to Support RNC 8 Conspiracy Charges
FBI Informant Andrew Darst Evades Initial Subpoena, May Be Compelled to Appear on June 9

St. Paul, Minn. — On Friday, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Dugger took [...]

Court Update from the Fourth Day of RNC 8 Hearings

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Today was the fourth day of the RNC 8 hearings. Most of the day was spent questioning Sergeant Jay Maher of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department Special Investigations Unit, who conducted extensive surveillance leading up to and following the RNC, worked with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department informants and supervised some of the raids. Chris [...]

Ruling: RNC 8 Will Be Tried Together!

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

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 [...]

RESIST: An RNC Aftermath Documentary by Chicago IMC

Monday, September 28th, 2009

The newest RNC documentary, produced by the Chicago Independent Media Center, features RNC 8 co-defendants Rob Czernik, Garrett Fitzgerald and Luce Guillen-Givins; RNC 8 attorney Robert Kolstad; volunteers/arrestees from the Community RNC Arrestee Support Structure (CRASS), and others impacted by the convention.
One year after the 2008 Republican National Convention, the Chicago Independent Media Center takes [...]

Fight Back! News: The RNC 8: Defending the Right to Dissent

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

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 the homes of [...]

FSRN Interview: In Minnesota, RNC 8 are back in court

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

In Minnesota, RNC 8 are back in court
This month marks one year since the Republican National Convention came to St Paul, Minnesota where John McCain was crowned as the party’s Presidential candidate. More than 800 protestors were arrested during the 2008 RNC in a week-long crack down by city, county and federal law enforcement agencies.
The [...]

Conspiring For Change: Benefit for the RNC8 and SF8, Philadelphia, July 10

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

CONSPIRING FOR CHANGE: the politics of protest in the post 9-11 world
A benefit for the RNC8 and the SF8
Friday July 10th at 6:30 p.m.
@ the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.
$8 - $800,000 suggested donation, no one turned away

Join us for an evening of inspiration and resistance! The War on Terror has entangled long histories of state [...]

Information and Resources

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

*For the most up to date information, please visit our Information and Resources page*
An Information and Resources page on RNC8.org has been posted.  It contains links to the search warrants, affidavits and complaints; press releases and legal support.  There are also ideas for getting involved such as donations; a list of benefits and fundraisers; contact [...]