NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJuly 2, 2026California
Seven Protesters Found Guilty for Golden Gate Bridge Shutdown
A San Francisco jury found seven protesters guilty of false imprisonment, obstruction of a thoroughfare, and unlawful assembly for blocking traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024. The judge declared a mistrial on two additional charges of trespassing and conspiracy after the jury remained deadlocked.
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The verdict establishes legal consequences for protest actions that obstruct public infrastructure, specifically regarding the charges of and obstruction of a thoroughfare.
Key Facts
- Seven defendants were found guilty of false imprisonment, obstruction of a thoroughfare, and unlawful assembly.
- Sara Cantor was additionally found guilty of refusal to disperse.
- The jury was deadlocked on trespassing charges (11-1 for not guilty).
- The jury was deadlocked on conspiracy charges (10-2 for guilty).
- Judge Teresa Caffese declared a mistrial on the trespassing and conspiracy counts.
- The protest occurred in 2024 and involved shutting down traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Six of the seven defendants chained themselves to cars during the protest.
- Jury deliberations lasted for three weeks.
Who's Mentioned
personTeresa Caffese“San Francisco Superior Court Judge”personRocky Chau“Defendant found guilty”personRiver Allen“Defendant found guilty”locationSan Francisco“Location of the court and bridge”personConrad de Jesus“Defendant found guilty”personEm Tillotson“Defendant found guilty”personSarah Ferrell“Defendant found guilty”personBhavika Anandpura“Defendant found guilty”personSara Cantor“Defendant found guilty and convicted of refusal to disperse”