Minnesota Independent

Rowley, Napolitano: Recent murders don’t vindicate DHS extremists report

By Andy Birkey | 06.26.09 | 11:57 am

Recent murders in Washington, D.C., Kansas and Arizona by suspects with far-right ties have put the term “domestic terrorist” back into the American consciousness. But do these murders validate a much-criticized Department of Homeland Security report on “rightwing extremists”? Not according to two experts who should know — DHS head Janet Napolitano and former FBI agent Coleen Rowley.

Roughly half of RNC arrests have resulted in criminal charges

By Paul Demko | 12.23.08 | 4:58 pm

The St. Paul City Attorney’s office has so far reviewed 241 potential criminal cases stemming from activities during the Republican National Convention. Nearly half of the reviews didn’t result in charges being filed owing to a lack of sufficient evidence. Of the remaining incidents, 48 have been resolved by either a guilty plea or payment of a fine, while 81 have been formally charged and are headed towards trial.

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.