Austin activists who just won't quit and the indefatigable constancy of the RNC Felony Support Group in the Twin Cities were rewarded Monday by hearing Chief Judge Davis release David McKay into the custody of his father.

Because the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, a new trial has been scheduled for March 16th. In the interim, David McKay will stay with his father until other suitable living arrangements can be established (with the approval of Pre-Trial Services). It is to be hoped that he will be able to talk with supporters in Austin who will be able to add their perspective on all the things that have happened since August.

We expect that at any future trial where Brandon Darby testifies -- against McKay or anyone else -- there will be an abundance of witnesses willing to expand the court's understanding of just who Brandon Darby is and how he operates.

Although this tentative victory cannot repair the damage done by Brandon Darby to the activist community, let it serve as a sign of hope and a bellwether of healing in 2009.

Margaret
Courtwatch
Community RNC Arrestees Support Structure (CRASS)
Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN

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For clarification, the Felony Working Group is one of the many working groups in CRASS, the Community RNC Arrestee Support Structure.

CRASS is committed to providing multifaceted support to those arrested during the 2008 Republican National Convention to ensure that all interested arrestees have the support necessary to fight their charges and stand up for free speech. CRASS has a travel fund available to aid arrestees in returning to the Twin Cities for their court dates and is also dedicated to aiding and facilitating civil suits.

For resources, more information about how to get involved in various ways, or to donate to our work, check out http://rncaftermath.org/.

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