Rnc Intelligence Situation Report

RNC INTELLIGENCE SITUATION REPORT

Wednesday, 09-01 0700 hours

FINAL REPORT

The following is a synopsis of reported activities and relevant responses covering the period of 08/31/2004, 1700 hours through 09/01/2004, 0700 hours.

TODAY'S EVENTS

• "UFPJ to conduct picketing today, beginning at 1000 hours, outside Pier 57 arrest processing location. This group will protest event against what it calls "appalling detention conditions" for arrested protesters. The likely number of participants is unknown at this time.

• The Line/Billionaires For Bush, today, between 0800 and 0830 hours, plan to form line stretching from Wall Street to MSG on Broadway. Number of participants unknown and a permit has been approved. o UPDATE- Participants will reportedly be holding pink slips, line to proceed northbound on Broadway from Wall Street to 30 Street, then west to 7th Avenue (across from Madison Square Garden)

• New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, today, between 1100 and 1500 hours, will hold demonstration in Union Square Park for gun control. Organizers anticipate 75 participants. Permit pending for alternate location. o UPDATE- The above event is also being advertised on leaflets as occurring in Washington Square Park.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103061 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) The following GOP events for today are being advertised on activist websites as suggested targets of protest activity: o 0730 Hours, Tavern on the Green, targeting the event hosted by the South Carolina Delegation. o 1300 to 1500 hours, Tavern on the Green , targeting the event hosted by the Republican National Coalition for Life. o 1300 hours, Central Park Boathouse, targeting the event hosted by the wife of House Speaker Dennis Hastert. o 1630 to 1930 hours, Tavern on the Green, targeting the event hosted by the "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth." o 2200 hours, at "Crobar," located at 530 West 28`h Street, targeting the event hosted by the American Gas Association. o 2200 to 0200 hours, at "Ruby Foo's," located at 1626 Broadway (W49th Street), targeting the event hosted by the Kentucky Delegation.

• NYC Central Labor Council. Today, between 1600 and 1900 hours, the group will substitute its annual Labor Day Parade with participation in anti RNC protests at main demo area - 30th and 8th. Organizers anticipate 25,000 participants and a permit has been approved. o CUNY Students & Faculty, today, between 1530 and 1600, will conduct a feeder march to Labor Rally (See NYC Central Labor Council) at 5th Madison Square Park. They will march from 23d Street / Avenue to 8th 30th Street / Avenue. Anticipated numbers are unknown and there is no permit filed.

• 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.

• Grassroots Coalition of Media Organizations, today, between 1800 and 2130 hours, will protest media coverage of Bush administration at the following locations: o 52"d Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. (CBS Offices) o 50th Street and 6th Avenue, group to rally at CNN offices, march to; o 48th Street and 6th Avenue, Fox offices, to conduct rally. o Organizers anticipate 5000 participants and a permit has been approved.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103062 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) • "Campaign to Stop Killer Coke" to protest at RNC event to be attended by Governor Pataki. Today, between 2130 and 0200 hours, participants will protest outside event being held at the Copacabana, located at 560 West 34h Street. The likely number of participants is unknown at this time. No permit has been issued. o "RingOut" will join this event between 2130 and 2330 hours. The group is calling for supporters to bring "Latin bells and also empty Coke cans with pebbles or nuts and bolts in them." The likely number of participants is unknown at this time.

• Stuyvesant High School Students to conduct protest , today between 1500 and 1700 hours, at Stuyvesant High School, located at Chambers and West Streets. The likely number of participants is unknown.

• American Friends Service Committee, today, between 1000 to 2000 hours, will display shoes representing victims of war at Union Square Park. Organizers anticipate 1,000 shoes to be displayed with 40 to 50 persons participating. A permit has been approved.

• "Democratic National Committee" to conduct anti-RNC Candlelight Vigil, today, between 1800 and 2100 hours, inside Madison Square Park, located at East 23r Street 5th and Avenue. Organizers anticipate that as many as 200 persons may participate. This event has been approved by PBMS.

• Sept. 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, today, between 0900 and 1900 hours, group to march from Holy Apostles Church, located at West 28th Street and 9th Avenue to Union Square Park, pulling a 1400 granite block behind them. Group anticipates 40 marchers and a permit for this event has been approved.

• Axis of Eve, today, at approximately 1800 hours, women will strip down to underwear with anti-RNC statements in Battery Park City. Organizers anticipate 100 participants and no permit has been issued.

• Darfur Rehabilitation , today, between 1200 and 2000 hours, group will protest against the Sudan Government in Ralph Bunche Park, 43'd Street and 1st Avenue (United Nations vicinity). Organizers anticipate 35 participants and a Parks permit has been approved.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103063 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) Coalition of Police and Fire Unions, today, between 1400 and 1700 hours, to conduct labor related protest at the Sheraton Hotel on 52d Street and 7th Avenue. Organizers anticipate 100 participants and a permit has been approved. o Group will also protest at the same time at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at 51St Street and Park Avenue.

• Public Art Display, Today, between 1700 and 1830 hours, in Bryant Park on 42nd Street and 0Avenue. Organizers anticipate 50 participants and a permit is pending for alternate location.

• "Ring Out Against the RNC" to distribute noise makers and hold protest event, Today, at approximately 2000 hours, the group has advertised a protest in Manhattan at an unannounced location. No permit has been issued.

• "NOW-National Organization for Women" rally 'for women 's rights, today, between 1900 and 2100 hours, in the East Meadow, Central Park. Organizers anticipate 50,000 participants. A permit has been issued.

• Protest by The Society for Truth and Justice, today, between 0800 and 0900 hours, at the Sheraton Hotel located at 811 7th Avenue. The likely number of participants is unknown. No permit was issued.

• Run Against Bush, today, between 1600 and 2400 hours, from "The Tank," located at 432 W 42n Street. Group plans to conduct relay type jogging events in the vicinity of Madison Square Garden. The likely number of participants is unknown. No permit was issued.

• Prometheus Radio Proiect Event to occur indoors from 1200 to 1500 hours at the Cornelia Street Cafe located at 29 Cornelia Street. (Unknown if Brooklyn or Staten Island)

• Protest Related Party Event to occur indoors at "Siberia," located at 356 W 40th Street from 1900 to 0400 hours. Event to be hosted by "Bands Against Bush" and the Anti-RNC based Internet website "Counter Convention"

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103064 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) Lecture (Anti-RNC) to Occur at Washington Square Church Event to occur indoors from 1900 to 2100 hours at Washington Square Church located at 135 West 4th Street. Event titled "The Republic in Ruins" will be hosted by Mouths Wide Open and will include a lecture and musical performance.

• Anti-War Poetry Reading Event to occur indoors from 2000 to 2200 hours and be hosted by St. Mark's Church, located at 131 East 10th Street.

Fundraiser for August 31st Arrestees Event will be held from 2000 to 0100 hours at Pianos, located at 158 Ludlow Street. This fundraiser and benefit show will have proceeds donated to legal defense for participants arrested during direct action RNC Protests.

• Billionaires for Bush to Host Party Event will occur indoors at the Frying Pan located at Pier 63, at 23` Street, from 2100 to 0400 hours. Group is known for protests directed at the Bush Administration as they claim they cater to the "Billionaires."

INTELLIGENCE

Domestic • Internet Chatter o Recent internet chatter indicates that Times Square, (West 42nd Street/Broadway area) may be targeted for spontaneous acts of civil disobedience and may include physical confrontation with disorder control personnel.

International There is no information to report at this time.

INCIDENTS • Three Arrested with Imitation Pistols and Suspicious Video o It was reported that three individuals, wearing clothing resembling that worn recently by "black bloc" anarchists, were arrested in Queens for 4th Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Degree. o The three individuals were inside a vehicle and found to be in possession of three imitation handguns (two resembled .38 caliber revolvers, and one resembled-a-blast plastic semi=automaticpistol) -J- Law Enforcement Sensitive Not for public release. This document is for official use only. Limit dissemination to law enforcement personnel and designated local, state, federal and military officials with a need to know. This product should NOT be placed on any Internet router outside your agency. This document and/or any portion of this document can not be reproduced copied or edited in writing or in verbal form without the express permission of the Republican National Convention Fusion Center.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103065 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) o The three also were in possession of video footage of subjects practicing being handcuffed, handcuff keys, butterfly knife, pellets, and a map of New York City.

• Summons issued by ICE o Today at approximately 0400 hours, a male white entered a restricted area around Madison Square Garden Subject. o -The male was identified and issued summons returnable to immigration court by Immigrations Customs Enforcement for being out of immigration status.

Banner found in Sheraton Hotel and New York Towers o Sheraton Hotel Security observed a male in the restrooms of the Sheraton th Hotel and New York Towers located at 8117 Avenue hanging anti- Bush posters. o Case currently under investigation.

• Woman questioned inside MSG o Yesterday during RNC events at Madison Square Garden USSS detained a female with valid press credentials for the heckling of VPOTUS. o Subject has one prior incident from Washington DC for the disruption of congress. o Subject had press credentials revoked and was subsequently released.

• Banner found in Sheraton Hotel and New York Towers o Sheraton Hotel Security observed a male in the restrooms of the Sheraton Hotel and New York Towers located at 811 7th Avenue hanging anti- Bush posters. o Case currently under investigation

• Woman questioned inside MSG o Yesterday during RNC events at Madison Square Garden USSS detained a female with valid press credentials in the vicinity of VPOTUS. o Subject has one prior incident from Washington DC for the disruption of congress. o Subject was subsequently released.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103066 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) USSS detaining subject at Madison Square Garden o Yesterday at approximately 0245 hours, the United States Secret Service detained an individual for "snooping" around the senate cloak room in Madison Square Garden. Subject possessed multiple credentials and a handwritten journal containing observations of MSG security measures. o Subject was arrested for Criminal Trespass and is being interviewed by members of United States Secret Service.

LOSS / THEFTS: • Stolen RNC Tickets o The RNC Victory staff, Ritz Carlton, reported tickets left for REDACTED REDACT or entry into the Hospitality and Grill Room (events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday night) were stolen by someone posing as REDACTED o A person claiming to be ' D ' ' picked up the tickets without being ID'd by the host committee. Problem was discovered when the real REDACTED appeared to retrieve the tickets for REDACTED

• Lost RNC Credentials o NYPD reports that law enforcement purple "E" RNC credential has been reported missing.

DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES

• Person of interest arrested o Yesterday at approximately 1830 hours a known member of "No Police State" was arrested outside Madison Square Garden for Disorderly conduct.

Yesterday, in excess of 20 different activist groups held a variety of protests throughout the City. At several of the locations there were sporadic incidents of violence, vandalism and civil disobedience, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The majority of these incidents occurred in the vicinity of Madison Square Garden.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103067 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 09/02/2004

Live Broadcast of MSNBC in Herald Square, Thursday, September 2, 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.

• Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Thursday, September 2, between 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. • Dogs Against Republicans, Thursday, September 2, between 0730 to 0830, group will have dogs and display signs in Central Park (exact area unspecified). Organizers anticipate 20 participants. This event has been approved by PBMN.

• Westboro Baptist Church, Thursday, September 2, 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 2nd Ave. Organizers -anticipate 1-5 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). 15 protesters are anticipated and this event has been approved by PBMS.

• Coalition of Artists & Activists. Thursday, September 2, between 1100 and 1830 hours, group will march from 135th St. down 8 Ave. to 34th street, and rally at MSG. Organizers anticipate 1000 participants. Organizers are currently negotiating with PBMN.

• Darfur Rehabilitation , Thursday, September 2, between 1200 and 2000 hours, group will protest Sudan Government in Ralph Bunche Park, 43d and 1St (UN vicinity). 35 people are anticipated and a Parks permit has been approved.

• "IAC/A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition" to hold an anti-war demonstration event Thursday, September 2, 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.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103068 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) "Democratic National Committee" to sponsor anti-RNC Candlelight Vigil Thursday, September 2, 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.

• "One People's Project" to hold RNC protester "after-party" On Thursday, September 2, 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. Thursday, September 2, between 1400 and 1700 hours, to conduct labor related protest at the Sheraton Hotel on 52°d and 70'. 100 people are anticipated and a permit has been approved. o Group will also protest at the same time at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at 51St and Park.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: • Suspicious Videotaping NYPD Harbor Launch o Yesterday 2 males were detained by the US Coast Guard after the 2 men were observed videotaping NYPD Harbor launches. o Subjects properly identified and subsequently released. THREATS

OTHER THREATS • Pakistani Male threatens to "Blow up" City o Anon caller reports that suspicious Pakistani male commented that "I have friends who can blow up the whole city." o Male operates livery cab. o Subject frequents Plaza Hotel at 85 Broad St. and 180 Maiden Lane. o Investigation in progress.

• Threat to Commercial Airline o It was reported that American Airlines #346, Boston to LaGuardia, was the subject of a bomb threat. Plane was diverted to Pittsburgh, PA. o Plane landed in Pittsburgh and was swept with negative results.

BOMB THREATS There is no information to report at this time.

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ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103069 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) THREATS AGAINST PROTECTEES 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.

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 000103070 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY)