Court proceedings, public events, and other dated developments involving Davis and the Minnesota 15.
No future court date or public event is currently listed.
Past events
· Court proceeding and press conference
Motion hearing and press conference
The Minnesota 15 defendants were scheduled to appear for a motion hearing at 3:30 p.m. in the U.S. District Court in Minneapolis, with a press conference immediately following the hearing.
· Court proceeding
Appeal of the no-contact condition
U.S. District Judge Katherine M. Menendez heard the defendants’ appeal of the release condition restricting contact among co-defendants.
· Community benefit
Sacco & Vanzetti Spaghetti Dinner
A benefit dinner at New City Center revived a longstanding Minneapolis tradition honoring Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The evening included a panel with defendants from several cases, a raffle, and live music by Emmett Doyle.
A free gathering at Boom Island Park offered food and groceries, mutual-aid activities, a free market, children’s activities, and live music, including a performance by Minnesota 15 defendant Emmett Doyle.
A sold-out benefit at The Cedar Cultural Center brought together Carsie Blanton, Ryan Cassata, The Taxpayers, and The Last Words, with ticket proceeds supporting the Minnesota 15 legal fund.
Fourteen defendants were arraigned in Minneapolis before U.S. Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz and entered pleas of not guilty. Supporters gathered outside the federal courthouse.
· Arrests and initial appearances
Indictment unsealed and initial appearances
The indictment against the Minnesota 15 was unsealed as federal agents arrested twelve defendants. Defendants who appeared that day came before U.S. Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty in St. Paul and were released subject to conditions.