FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, August 27 2010
Zombies to Donate Thousands to RNC 8 and Scott DeMuth
Portion of Minneapolis Police Settlement to Go to Anarchists Facing Trial
Minneapolis, MN–The RNC 8 and Scott DeMuth, Twin Cities anarchist organizers facing trial this fall on politically motivated conspiracy charges, are receiving donations to their legal defense funds from an [...]
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 areas of resistance [...]
The local television show Our World in Depth recently featured this video of the RNC 8 Defense Committee’s town hall meeting of July 2010. The program included Carrie Feldman on her recent resistance to a federal grand jury, Dr. David Pellow on his recent experiences struggling for academic freedom, Dr. Neala Schleuning on anarchism, and [...]
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 35th [...]
It is with great disappointment that we share the news that our co-defendant, Erik Oseland, has decided to take a plea agreement as early as Monday, August 23rd. He has informed us that he will plead guilty to one count of gross misdemeanor conspiracy to commit riot, which is riot “without a dangerous weapon,” a [...]
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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 trial in the fall.
As [...]
With the trial coming up fast, join the RNC 8 Defense Committee for a discussion on resistance and state repression, historically, as well as the current state of cases against the RNC 8 and others.
Speakers include:
CARRIE FELDMAN - Grand Jury resister
DAVID PELLOW - U of M professor
NEALA SCHLEUNING - Long-time community activist
JORDAN KUSHNER - from [...]
Resisting State Repression, Defending the RNC 8 Workshop
Wednesday, June 23rd - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Location:
WSU Old Main: 1129
Detroit, MI
This workshop will include background and an update on the case of the RNC 8, as well as a strategizing session to help create a movement response to their October trial. We seek to support their struggle [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2010
Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Robert Kolstad, 612-721-3425
Court Affirms Prosecution’s Attempt to Criminalize Activism, Proceeds in Case Against RNC 8
Defense Attorneys Argue Against Unwarranted Raids, Misleading Affidavits and Elusive FBI Informant
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Yesterday, the RNC 8 completed the probable cause hearing, begun last [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-MEDIA ADVISORY
June 8, 2010
Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747
RNC 8 Probable Cause Hearing Ends Tomorrow, Determines Whether Trial Will Proceed
Last day of pretrial hearings expected to show political motives behind the case
St. Paul -The RNC 8 will return to Ramsey County District Court to finish the [...]
