gg26 in the press
July 10th, 2026, Richard Zitrin, SF Chronicle
I did a legal analysis of the Golden Gate Bridge protester case. Here’s what I found
THE VERDICT
July 3rd, 2026, Christopher Alam, American Community Media
July 3rd, 2026, Heba Habib and Reuters
Seven pro-Palestine protesters convicted of misdemeanour charges in US
July 2nd, 2026, Soumya Karlamangla, New York Times
Jury Deadlocks on Felony Count for Golden Gate Bridge Protestors
July 2nd, 2026, Annie Vainshtein, John Barned-Smith, SF Chronicle
Golden Gate Bridge protest verdict: Jury convicts on lesser charges, deadlocks on felony
July 2nd, 2026, Kim Bellware, The Guardian
Pro-Palestine protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge convicted of misdemeanor charges
July 2nd, 2026, George Kelly, SF Standard
Golden Gate Bridge pro-Palestine protesters convicted on most charges
July 2nd, 2026, Alise Maripuu, Bay City News, SF Gate
SF jury convicts 7 pro-Palestinian protesters who shut down Golden Gate Bridge
July 2nd, 2026, Katie DeBenedetti, Juan Carlos Lara, KQED
Golden Gate Bridge Gaza Protesters: Jury Deadlocked on Felony Conspiracy Charges
July 2nd, 2026, Jana Katsuyama, KTVU FOX 2
San Francisco 'Golden Gate 26' protesters guilty on misdemeanors, mistrial on felony count
July 2nd, 2026, Nicholas David, Mission Local
Golden Gate Bridge protesters convicted, face up to 5 years for pro-Palestine action
July 2nd, 2026, Carlos E. Castaneda, CBS San Francisco
Pro-Palestinian protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge convicted of misdemeanor charges
July 2nd, 2026, Luz Pena, ABC7
Golden Gate Bridge protesters found guilty on lesser charges; judge declares mistrial on felony
CLOSING ARGUMENTS
June 29th, 2026, Esther Kaplan, Oaklandside
Will a jury send the Golden Gate Bridge protesters away for 15 years?
June 20th, 2026, Dore Stein, Gaza Corner
Long-form interview on Tangents/KALW
June 10th, 2026, Thomas Hughes, Bay City News
Jury mulls case of Golden Gate Bridge pro-Palestinian protesters facing prison terms
June 9th, 2026, Bay City News Services, SF Gate
June 5th, 2026, Katie DeBenedetti, Juan Carlos Lara, KQED
San Francisco’s Case Against Pro-Palestinian Activists Who Blocked Bridge Heads to Jury
June 5th, 2026, George Kelly, SF Standard
False imprisonment or legal protest? Golden Gate Bridge demonstrators await verdict
June 5th, 2026, Heather Knight, New York Times
They Shut the Golden Gate Bridge for 4 Hours. Now They Face Up to 15 Years in Prison
June 5th, 2026, Full Circle, 94.1 KPFA
Update on the Golden Gate 26 Closing Arguments
DEFENDANT TESTIMONIES
June 2nd, 2026, Thomas Hughes, Bay City News
Trial continues as Gaza protesters defend Golden Gate Bridge blockade
June 1st, 2026, Bay City News Services, SF Gate
SF: Trial Continues For 7 Protesters That Blocked Golden Gate Bridge
May 29, 2026, Thomas Hughes, Bay City News
Prosecution rests case in trial of Gaza protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge
May 29th, 2026, Katie DeBenedetti, Juan Carlos Lara, KQED
Activists Defend Golden Gate Bridge Shutdown in Gaza War Protest Trial
May 29th, 2026, Jana Katsuyama, KTVU FOX 2
Defendants testify about GG Bridge shutdown for Gaza war protest
May 27th, 2026, Palestine Legal Perspectives (7:41AM onward), 94.1 KPFA
May 27th, 2026, Ericka Cruz Guevarra, Juan Carlos Lara, Jessica Kariisa, Alan Montecillo, KQED
These Protesters Could Go to Prison for Blocking the Golden Gate Bridge
OPENING STATEMENTS
May 20th, 2026, John Ramos, KPIX CBS NEWS Bay Area
"Trial for protesters who shut down Golden Gate Bridge gets underway"
May 20th, 2026, Christien Kafton & KTVU Staff, KTVU Fox 2
"Felony trials underway for members of the 'Golden Gate 26'"
May 20th, 2026, Megan Cassidy, SF Chronicle
May 20th, 2026, Katie DeBenedetti, Juan Carlos Lara, KQED
"Golden Gate Bridge Protest Trial Opens in San Francisco"
May 20th, 2026, The Latest from KQED, NPR One
May 20th, 2026, Nicholas David, Mission Local
"They shut down the Golden Gate Bridge. Do they deserve more than a decade in prison?"
May 20th, 2026, Bob Redell, NBC Bay Area
Protesters face trial over Golden Gate Bridge shutdown
PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS
May 1st, 2026, Nicholas David, Mission Local
"Trial kicks off for 7 activists facing up to 15 years for pro-Palestine Golden Gate blockade"
April 30th, 2026, George Kelly, SF Standard
"Four hours, 15 years in prison: A Golden Gate Bridge protester on the price of resistance"
April 30th, 2026, Juan Carlos Lara, KQED
"Search of Golden Gate Bridge Protesters’ Social Media Was Illegal, Attorneys Argue"
April 30th, 2026, Berkeley Flipside
"Seven of the GG26 are Heading to Trial"
April 26th, 2026, Ayana Cooper-Stevens, Davis Vanguard
“San Francisco Activists to be tried for protest on Golden Gate Bridge”
2nd 17B hearing - tO reduce felony to misdo
March 9th, 2026, KQED Newscast
Second denial of the 17b motion to reduce felonies to misdemeanors
RESTITUTION
November 8th, 2025, Juan Carlos Lara, KQED
"Golden Gate Bridge Agency Drops $163K Restitution Claim Against Pro-Palestinian Protesters"
October 10th, 2025, Mariana Garcia, Mission Local
"Gaza protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge hit with $163K bill,
the preliminary hearing
November 22nd, 2024, Katie DeBenedetti, KQED
“Felony Charges Against GGB Protestors Can Go to Trial”
gg26 action
April 17th, 2024, Jonah Owen Lamb, SF Standard
"DA Brooke Jenkins gets tough on peaceful Golden Gate Bridge protesters"