Key facts
- Seven protesters were convicted of misdemeanor charges for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge.
- The jury could not reach a verdict on the felony conspiracy charge.
- Defendants were convicted of false imprisonment, obstruction of thoroughfare, and unlawful assembly.
- One defendant was convicted of refusing to disperse.
- Sentencing is scheduled for August, with potential jail time up to five years.
Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge during a 2024 pro-Palestinian demonstration have been convicted of misdemeanor charges by a San Francisco jury. The jury found each of the seven defendants guilty on six misdemeanor counts, including false imprisonment, obstruction of a thoroughfare, and unlawful assembly. One defendant was also convicted of refusing to disperse. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the more serious charge of felony conspiracy. Defense attorneys argued the protesters were acting out of moral responsibility to oppose the war in Gaza and that other methods of advocacy had failed. Prosecutors stated the protest blocked traffic for four hours, posing a safety risk. Sentencing for the convicted protesters is scheduled for August, with a maximum potential jail sentence of five years.