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Jury Deadlock on Bridge Protest Charges | Oakland News
A San Francisco jury deadlocked on felony conspiracy charges against seven Gaza protest activists who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in April 2024—potentially carrying 15 years if convicted—but convicted them on lesser charges like obstructing traffic and unlawful assembly. One defendant, who coordinated with police, was also found guilty of refusing to disperse. Supporters rallied outside, chanting in solidarity. Defense argued the protest was necessary to stop an impending Rafah invasion and that activists had tried less disruptive methods first. With a reported 10-to-2 split on the felony…
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