Pro-Palestinian protesters sentenced over blocking Golden Gate Bridge traffic in 2024
The defendants received jail time, probation and fines after a jury convicted them of misdemeanor counts and deadlocked on felony conspiracy.
- Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a 2024 pro-Palestinian protest against Israel's assault on Gaza have been sentenced to 30 days.
- A San Francisco jury convicted the group of misdemeanor counts including false imprisonment and obstruction of thoroughfare in July, though it remained deadlocked on a felony conspiracy charge that could have carried up to 15 years.
- Superior Court Judge Teresa Caffese stated, "Throughout history, civil disobedience has mostly involved accepting legal consequences," ordering sentences split between county jail and a work release program operated by the San Francisco Sheriff's Office.
- San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said the protest created safety risks for commuters and consequences were necessary when laws are broken, while defense attorneys argued the protesters acted from moral responsibility regarding Gaza.
- Prosecutors confirmed they will not retry the felony charges, while the defendants remain free pending appeal with sentences including six months of probation and over $1,000 in restitution.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters sentenced over blocking Golden Gate Bridge traffic in 2024 - Regional Media News
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a 2024 pro-Palestinian protest against Israel's assault on Gaza have been sentenced to 30 days, with credit for time already served. They were convicted in July of misdemeanor charges by a San Francisco jury that remained deadlocked on the more serious charge of felony conspiracy. Defense attorneys said demonstrators acted out of a …
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