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RNC Eight informant faces criminal charges

By Paul Demko | 03.16.09 | 9:23 pm

Andrew Clark Darst was a key FBI informant in building a case that eight activists criminally conspired to disrupt the Republican National Convention. But criminal charges subsequently filed against Darst have raised questions about his credibility.

RNC 8 evidence hearing postponed

By Paul Demko | 10.13.08 | 8:13 pm

Six of the eight defendants charged with plotting to disrupt the Republican National Convention with criminal acts were in court today. But hearings to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to justify the charges they face were postponed.

RNC8 supporters urged to phone in protests to officials today

By Chris Steller | 10.13.08 | 7:35 am


With several members of the RNC8 — the people charged with felonies in conjunction with planned protests at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul last month — heading to court today for hearings in their cases,…