Assessing RNC police tactics, part I

By G.W. Schulz

Intelligence-led policing played a starring role in 2008's Republican National Convention, and eight political activists stand accused of co

Assessing RNC police tactics, part II

By G.W. Schulz

In the second part of a two-part story, CIR looks at several of the cases flagged by intelligence-led policing during the 2008 Republican Na

Excerpts from this story referencing "RNC 8":

"… m accusations, complaining that they “complicated” the case. Today the RNC 8, as supporters have dubbed them, face charges of conspiring to riot and da …"

"… ges of conspiring to riot and damage property.Followed by undercover agentsRNC 8 defendant Garrett Fitzgerald, who’s out on bail, wasn’t shocked by his …"

"… oo many prying questions about specific claims made by informants. But the RNC 8 and their supporters have disputed implications that old tires and bricks …"

"… st journalists.Peter Erlinder, a St. Paul attorney representing one of the RNC 8, said the behavior of law enforcement created a “chilling effect” for …"