Seven pro-Palestine protesters convicted of misdemeanour charges in US
Summary
Seven pro-Palestine protesters were found guilty of several misdemeanour charges for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge during a 2024 protest in San Francisco. The jury could not decide on a more serious felony conspiracy charge, resulting in a mistrial on that count.Key Facts
- The protest happened on April 15, 2024, and blocked the southbound lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge for four hours.
- The seven activists were convicted of six misdemeanour charges each, including false imprisonment and unlawful assembly.
- One protester, Sara Cantor, also faced a conviction for refusing to disperse.
- The protest was part of a “Tax Day” event against US military aid to Israel during the Gaza conflict.
- About 5,000 vehicles would normally pass through the blocked toll plaza during the protest hours.
- The jury was deadlocked 10-to-2 on the felony conspiracy charge, causing a mistrial on that more serious count.
- The convicted protesters face up to five years in county jail and are scheduled for sentencing in August.
- The District Attorney may consider retrying the felony conspiracy charge.
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