Important Update on the RNC8 Case - New Hearing Tuesday, 10/19 at 9am

Submitted by friendsofthernc8 on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 04:27

Dear supporters near and far,

It is with strong and mixed emotions that we bring important news: there appears to be a major change in the cases of the four remaining RNC 8 defendants–Garrett, Max, Nathanael and Rob. The four have tentatively reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, likely avoiding trial. The agreement, if it goes according to plan, significantly reduces the charge, calls for favorable sentencing, and is non-cooperating.

We wish to thank you for being there for the 8 and for us all along. You raised funds, raised consciousness of the fight against criminalization of dissent, and raised the next generation of rebels and revolutionaries to keep the struggle going. You were there at the jail vigil and the very first hearings; you were there in the kitchen and the dining room at our community meals; you were there at our rallies and actions. You were there at meetings, you were there at fundraisers, and you were there in the courtroom, through thick and thin.

Now, please be there in the courtroom for what we expect to be one final time:

* When: Tuesday, October 19, at 9am
* Where: Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul

Check our updates or the monitors in room 131 for the courtroom number. Please stay afterwards for a press conference and address immediately upon conclusion of the hearing.

We understand this news may well be surprising. Many of us feel the same and much, much more, but above all, we personally support all the defendants in their difficult decision and will continue to support them through whatever hurdles remain. We will release more information, analysis and logistical updates to you all after details are confirmed on Tuesday. We ask that, until then, speculation or rumor be kept to a minimum.

Again, thank you for your continued support and struggle.

In solidarity,

the RNC 8 Defense Committee

http://rnc8.org
http://twitter.com/defendthernc8

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Comments

Submitted by RNC Courtwatch on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 04:54.

 

Friends and Allies,
 
Everyone from the RNC 8 will be at the hearing on Tuesday morning.  This may be the last time they stand together as a single entity.  If the judge accepts the plea, sentencing will take place immediately.  So there will be no return to court for sentencing -- this will be it -- the last RNC 8  court date -- ever.  I promise you most sincerely that your presence, your support and your expressions of care and friendship will mean a great deal to them at this time.   They, in turn, would like to be able to thank you in person for your kindness and the support you have shown them over these last few years.
 
When the hearing is over, we will gather together (probably on the plaza facing Kellogg) and we will be able to speak about what happened and why.   If you come and listen, I think you will be glad that you did.  I know the media will be around, but this is primarily for you who have supported The Eight through the legal process.  It will be a chance for you to get your questions answered. It will be a chance for some of the defendants to speak from the heart.  I hope it will bring solace and a sense of closure both to you and to them.
 
With love and thanks,
 
Margaret
Courtwatch Working Group
Community RNC Arrestees Support Structure (CRASS)
 
P.S.   It will be a little cool outside, so please dress warmly.

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