Rnc Intelligence Situation Report

RNC INTELLIGENCE SITUATION REPORT

Thursday, 09-02 1700 hours

FINAL REPORT

The following is a synopsis of reported activities and relevant responses covering the period of 09/02/2004 0700 hours through 09/02/2004 1700 hours.

TODAY'S EVENTS ----United for Peace and-Justice candle-light vigil, today, at approximately 2000 hours, in Union Square Park, East 15t Street and Broadway. The likely number of participants is unknown and no permit was issued. o UPDATE- Anti-war group "Not in Our Name" distributing leaflets encouraging supporters to participate in the above event between 1700 and 1900 hours. o Not in Our Name calling for a march from Union Square Park to Madison Square Garden.

• "IAC/A.N.S.W.E. R. Coalition " to hold an anti-war demonstration event, today, between 1800 and 2200 Hours, inside the main demonstration area located at 30th Street and 8th Avenue. Organizers expect as many as 2,000 participants. This event has been approved by PBMS. o UPDATE- "Protest Warriors" to conduct counter protest, today between 1930 and 2100 hours at West 31St Street and 8t Avenue. The event was organized to counter protest the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER). The likely number of participants is unknown. No permit was issued.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103096 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) • Coalition of Artists & Activists , today, between 1100 and 1830 hours, group will march from 135h St. down 8` Ave. to 34th Street, and rally at MSG. Organizers anticipate 1000 participants. Organizers are currently negotiating with PBMN.

• "Liberty Rising", tonight at 1930 hours, is planning a Pro-Bush demonstration at 31st St. and 8` Ave.

• Today's GOP events that are being advertised on activist websites as suggested targets of protest activity: o 1700 to 2000 hours, Republican Governor Association at Planet Hollywood, located at 1540 Broadway. o 1700 to 1930 hours, Salute to Entertainment Industry, Rainbow Room, located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. o 1700 to 1900 hours, New York Delegation Reception, Madame Tussaud, located at 234 West 42nd Street. o 2000 to 2400 hours, Texas Delegation at BB Kings, 237 West 42nd Street. o 2200 to 0200 hours, Novartis, at the Water Club, located at 500 East 30in .Street (East River). o 2200 to 0300 hours Union Pacific at the "Tunnel," located at Pier 60. o 2200 to 0200 hours Generation of Leaders Event, Gotham Hall, located at 1356 Broadway.

• "Greene Dragon " to conduct protest event, today, at approximately 1400 hours, in Union Square Park. The likely number of participants is unknown. Group intends to conduct a mock "de-throning" of a look-alike President Bush. o NOTE- Group intends to conduct simultaneous street theater in Washington Square Park.

• Vietnam Veterans Against the War, today, 0700 to 2100 hours, will display empty boots representing fallen veterans at Union Square Park. Organizers anticipate 300 participants. This event has been approved by PBMS.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103097 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) • Westboro Baptist Church , today, between 0900 to 1000 hours, group will protest the incarceration of a priest for condemning homosexuality. Protest will take place at the Swedish Consulate at 885 2"d Ave. Organizers anticipate 15 participants. This event has been approved by PBMS. o From 1030 to 1230 hours, Westboro Baptist Church will stage anti-gay protest in vicinity of main Demo area (30th and 8th). Organizers anticipate 15 participants. This event has been approved by PBMS.

• Live Broadcast of MSNBC in Herald Square, today, between 0700 and 1600 hours. MSNBC will be broadcasting live from Herald Square Park, located at West 34th Street and Broadway. Potential for a spontaneous direct action protest during this broadcast. No permit has been issued.

• Darfur Rehabilitation , today, between 1200 and 2000 hours, group will protest Sudan Government in Ralph Bunche Park, 43rd and 1st (UN vicinity). Organizers anticipate 35 participants; a Parks permit has been approved.

• "Democratic National Committee" to sponsor anti-RNC Candlelight Vigil, today, between 1800 and 2100 hours, inside Madison Square Park, located at East 23rd Street and 5th Avenue. Organizers anticipate that as many as 200 persons may participate. This event has been approved by PBMS. o Group will also conduct a candle light vigil starting at 2100 hours, at Staten Island Borough Hall, located at 10 Richmond Terrace.

• "One People' s Project" to hold RNC protester "after-party" today, between 1400 and 1800 hours, inside Tompkins Square Park. Organizers expect 1,000 participants. This event has been approved by PBMS.

• Coalition of Police and Fire Unions , today, between 1400 and 1700 hours, to conduct labor related protest at the Sheraton Hotel on 52"d and 7th. Organizers anticipate 100 participants; a permit has been approved. o Group will also protest at the same time at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at st 5l and Park.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103098 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) • Bronx Borough President to lead candle light Vigil against RNC tonight beginning at 1900 hours, at Grand Concourse and 161St Street in the Bronx. Organizers expect as many as 100 participants. This event has been approved by PBBX. • "Zombie Flash Mob" to hold "5-minute action Tonight beginning at approximately 2300 hours, outside American Gourmet Foods located at 831 Avenue of the Americas. The likely number of participants is unknown at this time. No Permit has been issued.

INCIDENTS

• Caller to SAFE Hotline Reports Suspicious Activity. o Female caller called NYC SAFE hotline and stated that she traveled to NYC with a group of legal observers with National Lawyers Guild from Indiana. - . o She reports that one observer was going to pose as a janitor and steal credentials to disrupt the RNC. o Subject also reported to state that he was on parole from Kentucky. o 6th Pct. personnel state female caller is a chronic caller to the hotline, calling 3 - 4 times a week with unfounded leads. o USSS will continue this investigation.

• Activists place red dye in fountains , located at Columbus Circle, Washington Square, City Hall, Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, fountain at Metropolitan Museum of Art, beginning at 1400 hours.

• Arab Male Approaches RNC Delegate with Offer to Purchase Credentials o At 2000 on Wednesday, 09-01-2004, an unknown Arab male, approx. 45 years-old, approached NJ delegate and offered $10,000 for MSG floor pass. o When denied, male walked away. o The investigation is continuing.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103099 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 09/03/2004

• Union Related Rally at Danish Consulate o Inter, Brotherhood of Teamsters will rally at the Danish Consulate located at 885 2°d Avenue, confines of the 017 Precinct. Rally to occur regarding what the Teamsters claim are violations of the UN's International Labor Organization regarding Danish employees of Maersk Sealand Steamship Company. Rally to occur between 1200 to 1400 hours with approximately 100 persons expected.

• Darfur Rehabilitation to rally at Ralph Bunche Park o Darfur Rehabilitation to rally from 1200 to 2000 hours at Ralph Bunche 1St Park, located at 43rd Street and Avenue (U.N. vicinity), confines of the 017th Precinct. Group to include approximately 35 persons who will be protesting against the Sudanese Government for human rights abuses being inflicted upon Black Muslims in Darfur.

• Ind media to co-sponsor an open forum with community leaders Friday, September 3, at 1930 hours, at St Peter's Church, located at 435 East 140 Street, Bronx. The likely number of participants is unknown at this time.

DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES

Earlier today, several different activist groups held a variety of protests throughout the City. At several of the locations there were sporadic incidents of minor violence, vandalism and civil disobedience, resulting in several arrests.

THREATS

BOMB THREATS

See Addendum.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103100 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) THREATS AGAINST PROTECTEES

• Email Threat to POTUS. o An email was received by CBS security containing a non-specific threat directed at POTUS o Text of email equates POTUS with Hitler, condemns the Iraq war and subject threatens to stab POTUS. o The investigation is continuing.

OTHER THREATS

• Bus Driver Makes Terrorist Threat o Owner of Consolidated Bus Transit Inc. reports that one of his drivers, indicated that "...he was glad his brothers bombed the World Trade Center and that he would gladly join them in their cause." o Investigation underway by the Brooklyn Debriefing Team

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY:

There is no information to report at this time.

ADVISORIES:

There is no information to report at this time.

LOOK-OUTS:

There is no information to report at this time.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103101 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) LOSS / THEFTS:

• U.S Government Plaque Missing from Car o A US Army officer valet parked his vehicle at the Roosevelt Hotel. o Upon entering his vehicle, he noticed his U.S. Govt. white plaque missing from vehicle. o As of this writing, JTTF on scene at Roosevelt Hotel.

• Lost RNC Parking Permit o A white PRNC Parking Permit was stolen from a canine vehicle parked in front of the Sheraton Hotel, 51St and 7th Ave.

• Ryder Truck Stolen in Bronx o 40 Pct. reports that a Ryder Truck was stolen from the street. o_ . Vehicle was parked at .144' St. _and_GerardAve. 0 REDACTED Official Infnrmatinn Pri ,ilanP

INTELLIGENCE

Domestic

• Judge Rules to Release 470 Arrestees o As of this writing, a judge has ruled to release 470 arrestees without DAT's or arraignments.

International There is no information to report at this time.

OTHER BOROUGHS There is no information to report at this time.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103102 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) ADDENDUM

24 HR RECAP - REPORTED SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE JOBS 1700 September 01, 2004 to 1700 September 02, 2004

TOTAL (24 Hour Recap up to Time of Report): 72

BREAKDOWN BY BORO • MANHATTAN - 39 • BROOKLYN 4 19 • QUEENS - 11 • BRONX 4 1 • STATEN ISLAND 4 2

BREAKDOWN BY DISPOSITION • UNNECCESSARY - 49 • UNFOUNDED - 11 • NON-CRIME CORRECTED - 10 • CRIME REPORTED 4 1 • NO DISPOSITION REPORTED - 1 • REFERED TO ANOTHER AGENCY - 0 • ARREST 4 0

ESU RESPONDED TO TOTAL: 11 (Either not assigned or called off by unit on scene) MANHATTAN - 8 (of the total 42) BROOKLYN 4 1 (of the total 19) QUEENS - 2 (of the total 11) BRONX -) 0 (of the total 1) STATEN ISLAND - 0 (of the total 2)

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103103 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) 24 HOUR RECAP - REPORTED BOMB JOB 1700 September 1, 2004 to 1700 September 2, 2004

TOTAL (24 Hour Recap up to Time of Report): 12

o Incident 1 - Job# W09294 • Date: September 1, 2004 - Wednesday • Time: 1716 REDACTED Not Responsive

o Incident 2 - Job# W09405 • Date : September 1, 2004 - Wednesday • Time: 1724 REDACTED Not Responsive

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103104 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) o Incident 3 - Job# W10541 • Date: September 1, 2004 - Wednesday • Time: 1847 REDACTED Not Responsive

o Incident 4 - Job# W11234 • Date : September 1, 2004- Wednesday • Time: 1713 REDACTED Not Responsive

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103105 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) o Incident 5 - Job# W11389 • Date : September 1, 2004 - Wednesday • Time: 1950 REDACTED Not Responsive

o Incident 6 - Job# W12340 • Date: September 1, 2004 - Wednesday • Time:2100 REDACTED Not Responsive

o Incident 7 - Job# X02235 • Date: September 2 2004 - Thursday • Time: 0432 REDACTED Not Responsive

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103106 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) RNC M 8/m/3 POP 0

o Incident 8 - Job# X02254 • Date : September 2 2004 - Thursday • Time: 0435 REDACTED Not Responsive

o Incident 9 - Job# X03830 • Date : September 2 2004 - Thursday • Time: 0851 REDACTED Not Responsive

Incident 10 - Job# X05619 • Date: September 2 2004 - Thursday • Time: 1205 REDACTED Not Responsive

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103107 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) o Incident 11 -Job# X06816 • Date: September 2 2004 -Thursday • Time: 1355 REDACTED Not Responsive

o Incident 12 - Job# X07979 • Date: September 1, 2004 - Wednesday • Time: 1535

Not Responsive

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103108 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY)