Conspiracy to Riot in Furtherance of Terrorism

Download or read book Conspiracy to Riot in Furtherance of Terrorism written by Leslie James Pickering and published by PM Press. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collective autobiography delves into the lives of the RNC 8, who were charged with violations of the Minnesota Patriot Act for organizing logistics protests against the 2008 Republic National Convention. Offering a glimpse into the contemporary reality of dissent in America , the book explores the upbringings and early political involvements of the defendants, their infiltration of the convention, and the subsequent arrests, legal defense, and outcomes of the case. Contributors include Luce Guillén-Givins, Max Specktor, Eryn Trimmer, Monica Bicking, Robert Czernik, and Garrett Fitzgerald. Their stories provide an understanding of the political repercussions experienced by activists today as a result of protest activity.