(KRON) — San Francisco’s District Attorney has charged 26 pro-Palestinian protestors for their role in shutting down the Golden Gate Bridge in April.
Eight of those charged face felonies for conspiracy. Demonstrators say the DA has overcharged the case and all charges should be dismissed.
Attorney Jeff Wozniak represents demonstrators accused of shutting down the Golden Gate Bridge on April 15 to protest Israel’s military action in Gaza. On Monday morning, they rallied outside the San Francisco jail before turning themselves in to protest the district attorney’s decision to charge 26 of them — eight with felonies
The southbound 101 traffic from the North Bay into San Francisco came to an abrupt halt just before 8 a.m. on April 15 as pro-Palestinian protestors brought their cars to a stop and then chained themselves together.
CHP then shut down the northbound lanes and those behind the protestors were stalled for more than four hours.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says those who create unsafe conditions for others must be held responsible regardless of whether or not one supports the motives of protestors.
The first of those charged with felonies are to be arraigned on Tuesday.
