Pro-Palestine protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge convicted of misdemeanor charges
Summary
Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge during a 2024 anti-war protest were found guilty of several misdemeanor charges. The jury could not decide on the most serious felony charge, and sentencing is scheduled for August 21.Key Facts
- The protesters blocked the Golden Gate Bridge for over four hours during an anti-war demonstration in April 2024.
- They were found guilty of six misdemeanor charges each, including false imprisonment and obstruction of thoroughfare.
- One protester, Sara Cantor, was convicted of an additional misdemeanor for refusing to disperse.
- The jury was deadlocked on the felony conspiracy charge, which carries a potential 15-year sentence.
- The jury also could not decide on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, with a retrial possible.
- Sentencing for the protesters will happen on August 21, with a maximum of five years in county jail for most defendants.
- The district attorney stated the protest caused safety risks for those trapped on the bridge.
- Defense attorneys said the protest was an act of moral resistance against violence in Gaza after other options to voice their concerns failed.
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