February 2 isn’t just the next court date for the RNC 8–in Minnesota, it’s also the evening of each political party’s statewide precinct caucuses. For our liberal and progressive friends and supporters, the caucuses represent an important opportunity to build support for the RNC 8 and raise awareness of the repression of political organizing.
Ramsey County [...]
The RNC 8 learned this week that Judge Teresa Warner has set the next court date for the eight: Tuesday, February 2 at 9am in room 131-B (that’s the big one) of Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.
(Not mentioned in the scheduling order is the little-known procedure for hearings on Groundhog Day: [...]
The RNC 8 have received joinder at trial, and now they ask you to join them for December’s FREE monthly dinner! It’s on Tuesday, December 15 from 6-8pm at Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave. S. in Minneapolis. The 8 organized together, were charged together, and will be tried together… now, let’s EAT together.
Susan Gaertner’s office [...]
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 [...]
2nd Annual Birthday Party Bash! Happy Birthday to Susan Gaertner! Drop the Charges!
It’s that time of the year again. Susan is hosting another birthday party – this time in St. Paul! Last year, we were outside her birthday party dancing up a storm at the Minneapolis Club in downtown.
Join the RNC 8 Defense Committee [...]
Susan Gaertner–the prosecutor with the power to drop the charges on the RNC 8–must be betting on out-state support to save her struggling campaign for Governor. After all, by casting her luck with the embattled Bob Fletcher, her reputation in the Twin Cities is kind of sour.
On Monday, November 9, she’ll be heading south [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
The RNC 8 invite you to a FREE dinner (cooked by them!) on Tuesday, September 29, from 6-7:30pm. The dinner will be in the basement of Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave S, in Minneapolis.
Susan Gaertner and Bob Fletcher may have impressively waffled on terrorism enhancements, but we guarantee the RNC 8’s waffles will come out [...]
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 [...]
