"Other RNC 8" Civil Disobedience Trial Starts Mon. Sep. 14 in St. Paul

Eight peace activists who engaged in nonviolent civil disobedience at the Republican National Convention to protest the  both the  war in Iraq and U.S.  prisoner torture policies, face trial beginning Monday morning, September 14, at 9 AM in Ramsey County District Court in St. Paul.  The eight include full-time peace and social justice activists,  homemakers, veterans, a nun, a retired general surgeon, and a college professor. They  are Joshua Brollier, Steve Clemens, David Harris,  Jeanne Hynes, Betty McKenzie, Dan Pearson, Mary Vaughan, and Joel Weisberg.  The activists  call themselves "the other RNC 8" to distinguish themselves from another group of 8 facing more serious charges in connection with protests at the convention.  The 8 plan to cite International Treaties and the Nuremberg Tribunals in their defense. Although it took place near the site of the Republican Convention, the action was aimed at protesting the policies of both major political parties.

Contacts: David Harris:  tuvecino@redwing.net
                  Steve Clemens:   steveclemens@gmail.com