Important Update on the RNC 8 Case: New Hearing Tuesday 10/19 at 9am

Monday, October 18 2010 Infoshop News

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.

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