"After nearly a month of testimony and arguments, a Sonoma County jury on Wednesday found Berkeley animal activist Zoe Rosenberg guilty of conspiracy and misdemeanor charges stemming from her role in a 2023 incursion at Petaluma Poultry - a case that became a flashpoint in the North Bay's long-running clash between animal rights advocates and the agricultural industry. Jurors reached their verdict after about three and a half hours of deliberation, convicting Rosenberg, 23, on all counts."
"She faces up to 4 1/2 years in jail when she returns for sentencing Dec. 3, though probation is possible. She remains free on bail while awaiting sentencing but must wear an ankle monitor, stay away from six animal activists identified by the court, and remain at least 500 yards from any bird, duck, meat, dairy or egg farm. Judge Kenneth Gnoss said he imposed the restrictions because of concerns over Rosenberg's prior acts of civil disobedience."
"Defense attorney Chris Carraway told The Press Democrat after court he was disappointed by the verdict and by the limits placed on what evidence jurors were allowed to see, including USDA data on salmonella rates and photos of documents found inside Petaluma Poultry. "Even if the verdict was good, it would still be disappointing, because still no one is lifting a single finger to look at the allegations of criminal animal cruelty at Petaluma Poultry," Carraway said."
A Sonoma County jury convicted Berkeley activist Zoe Rosenberg, 23, of conspiracy and misdemeanor charges for a 2023 incursion at Petaluma Poultry after nearly a month of testimony. Jurors reached the verdict following roughly three and a half hours of deliberation. About 20 Direct Action Everywhere members attended the proceedings; some showed visible emotion and at least two jurors were escorted out afterward. Rosenberg remains free on bail pending a Dec. 3 sentencing, faces up to 4 1/2 years or possible probation, and must wear an ankle monitor and adhere to distance and contact restrictions imposed by the judge.
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