Zoe Rosenberg, an activist with Berkeley-based Direct Action Everywhere, or DxE, was convicted of felony conspiracy, trespassing and other charges following a seven-week trial. Rosenberg did not dispute taking the chickens from the plant in Petaluma, but argued that the animals were ill and being mistreated, and she was rescuing them from a cruel situation.
Rosenberg was ordered to report to jail on Dec. 10. The District Attorney's Office said 60 days of the 90-day sentence can be served at jail alternatives, such as house arrest with electronic home monitoring. Rosenberg will also serve two years of probation and was ordered to stay away from all Perdue facilities in the county. A hearing will determine the amount of exact amount of restitution to be imposed, with the court setting an initial figure of $102,000.
"As the jury's quick verdict demonstrated, their claims without exception were built on selective omissions, misunderstandings, and a willingness to ignore clear facts that cut against their narrative," Rodriguez said. "Simply stated, breaking into a heavily regulated, biosecure food processing facility that supplies food to consumers in this county and across the country is dangerous and illegal. Strong beliefs do not excuse fabricated conclusions, and they do not place anyone above the law."
DxE named the birds Poppy, Ivy, Aster, and Azalea and sent them live to an animal sanctuary.
Rosenberg's legal team has said it would appeal the verdict.
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