California Animal Rights Activist Convicted in Chicken Rescue Case
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Zoe Rosenberg, an animal rights activist and UC Berkeley student, was convicted of conspiracy, trespass, and tampering after releasing chickens from a poultry farm, an act she described as a rescue but which industry officials labeled as theft. The case highlights tensions between activist groups like DxE and the poultry industry, with Rosenberg planning the operation using disguises and tracking devices. She plans to appeal, and her case underscores ongoing debates over activism tactics and legal boundaries in animal rights protests.
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