San Francisco Jury Convicts 7 Golden Gate Protesters on Misdemeanors, Deadlocks on Felony Conspiracy
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Updated · KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco · Jul 2
San Francisco Jury Convicts 7 Golden Gate Protesters on Misdemeanors, Deadlocks on Felony Conspiracy
3 articles · Updated · KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco · Jul 2
Summary
Seven pro-Palestinian protesters were convicted on six or seven misdemeanor counts for the April 15, 2024 Golden Gate Bridge blockade, while jurors deadlocked on felony conspiracy and a trespassing count, prompting a mistrial on those charges.
Hours-long traffic stoppages on the bridge drove the case: prosecutors said the defendants intentionally restricted drivers' movement, while defense lawyers argued they acted from a moral imperative to protest the Gaza war and did not intend harm.
Six defendants now face up to 5 years in county jail, and a seventh faces 5 1/2 years; sentencing is set for Aug. 21.
Prosecutors plan to seek a new trial date on July 7 for the unresolved counts, extending a case that already narrowed after a judge in November 2024 dropped or reduced more serious charges against most of the original 'Golden Gate 26.'