In Santa Rosa, California, Zoe Rosenberg, a passionate animal rights activist, has been convicted for her involvement in the removal of four chickens from Petaluma Poultry — a facility linked to Perdue Farms. The jury's verdict found her guilty of trespassing and conspiracy, determining that while she admitted to taking the birds, her motives were deemed irrelevant to the case. Facing a potential sentence of over five years in prison, Rosenberg’s story raises significant questions about animal rights, legal repercussions, and the fight against cruel practices in agriculture. Her defenders argue that the legal pursuit, which has reportedly cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands, is disproportionate to the actions taken to save the chickens. Rosenberg, linked with the activist group Direct Action Everywhere, intends to appeal her conviction, as she continues to advocate for animal welfare.
Animal Activist Convicted for Chicken Rescue
Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old animal activist, faces over five years in prison after being found guilty of trespassing and conspiracy for taking four chickens from a poultry processing plant.
Zoe Rosenberg, an animal rights activist, was convicted by a jury in Santa Rosa, California, for trespassing and conspiracy. The 23-year-old took four chickens from Petaluma Poultry, which supplies to Perdue Farms. Although she claimed to have rescued them from cruelty, she risks more than five years in prison. Her attorney criticized the prosecution, emphasizing the excessive resources used against a small act of rescue. Rosenberg plans to appeal the verdict.
