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 always, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
June 8: Free Community Meal with the RNC 8 Defense Committee June 9: Court Hearing June 22-26: US Social Forum, Detroit, MI —– June 8th Free Community Meal with the RNC 8 Defense Committee When: Tuesday, June 8th Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location: Walker Community Church (in the basement) Street: 3104 16th Ave S [...]
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location: Walker Community Church (in the basement) Street: 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN The RNC 8 will likely be back in court to finish the probable cause hearing next Wednesday (June 9th). To help the experience be a little bit easier, the Defense Committee [...]
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—MEDIA ADVISORY May 12, 2010 Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747 RNC 8 Conspiracy Charges Hinge on Probable Cause Hearing Expected to Finish This Week State’s Lack of Evidence Points to Baseless, Politically Motivated Charges that Should Be Dropped St. Paul — Beginning on Thursday, May 13, [...]
May 6, 2010 Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747 Undercover Deputy Marilyn Hedstrom Testifies to Lack of Evidence Against the RNC 8 Testimony Points to Weakness of State’s Case for Conspiracy Despite Year-long Investigation ST. Paul, Minn. – Yesterday, Ramsey County Deputy Marilyn Hedstrom testified about her [...]