California Animal Rights Activist Convicted for Stealing Chickens in High-Profile Trial
Zoe Rosenberg, a UC Berkeley animal rights activist, has been found guilty of trespassing and conspiracy in a controversial case concerning the rescue of four chickens from a Perdue Farms processing plant. The trial has put the spotlight on the animal rights movement and the ethics of rescuing animals from slaughterhouses. Rosenberg claimed she was acting out of compassion, but the jury ruled against her, potentially facing a sentence of up to five years. The case has sparked significant public debate regarding the nature of animal rights activism and prompted discussions about the legal ramifications for those who intervene in such situations.
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