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Seven Protesters Sentenced on Bridge Blockade | Oakland News
Seven protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge last April to protest the war in Gaza have been sentenced to 30 days — including jail time and work hours — plus six months probation and a $1,000 fine. Though initially charged with felony conspiracy, those charges were dropped after trial, and most activists avoided jail through diversion programs. The defendants argue they had no other way to push for change amid government inaction, while prosecutors claimed the protest caused major disruption. Their lawyers plan to appeal — making this case notable as one of the few times felony charges…
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