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From the open publishing newswire: In the surest sign yet of the power of post-RNC court solidarity, Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner has dropped two of four unfounded charges against the RNC 8. Caving to months and months of public pressure, Gaertner dropped one count of Conspiracy to Commit Riot in Furtherance of Terrorism, and one count of Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Damage to Property in Furtherance of Terrorism.

“We are heartened by the fact that our supporters have won this concession,” said defendant Nathanael Secor. “It's taken a tremendous show of strength and solidarity over the past seven months.”

Breaking: Terrorism Charges Will Be Dropped | Original Story from Paul Demko/MN Independent | Press Release from Susan Gaertner (PDF) | Amended Complaint (PDF) |  Related News: Charge Against Activist Arrested at March 28 RNC 8 Event Also Dropped.  See Video: RNC 8 Supporters Mobilize as Police Continue Intimidation