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Verdict Reached - The People v. Zoe Louise Rosenberg
GUILTY. In The People v. Zoe Louise Rosenberg case, a 12-person jury found Zoe Rosenberg guilty of one felony and three misdemeanor charges in Sonoma County Superior Court today. A special thanks to prosecutors and jurors for listening to all facts, and making an informed decision. In the end, justice prevailed!
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 291 min read


Closing Arguments in Case of DxE Operative Charged with Conspiracy, Trespassing, Tampering; Jury Deliberations to Begin at 10am Tomorrow
Defendant Zoe Rosenberg faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — After three weeks of jury selection and three weeks of testimony in the People v. Zoe Louise Rosenberg case, prosecutors and defense attorneys made their closing arguments in Sonoma County Superior Court today, as the jury considers a felony conspiracy charge and misdemeanor tampering and trespassing charges against Zoe Rosenberg, a case that could have lasti
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 282 min read


Zoe Rosenberg Concludes Cross-Examination as Defense Rests in Sonoma County Superior Court; Closing Arguments Expected Monday
Defendant Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — After three weeks of testimony in the People v. Zoe Louise Rosenberg  case, Defendant Zoe Rosenberg took the stand to conclude her cross-examination in Sonoma County Superior Court today, the final witness testimony in the trial before the defense rested their case this afternoon. Closing arguments are set for Monday, and jury deliberations are anticipated to begin
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 242 min read


Zoe Rosenberg Undergoes Cross-Examination in Sonoma County Superior Court Today After Feeling ‘Unwell’ Tuesday; Evidence Shared With Jury Supports The People’s Case for Felony Conspiracy Charge
Defendant Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — After her defense team noted she felt ‘unwell’ Tuesday and needed to see a medical specialist, Zoe Rosenberg, a controversial animal activist with Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), returned to court today and faced cross-examination from prosecutors, as The People shared damning evidence pointing to a broader conspiracy, spearheaded by Rosenberg, after a series of fiv
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 232 min read


Zoe Rosenberg Continues Testimony in Court Today, Known to Have Worn Earpiece on Night of Chicken Theft That Was Livestreamed
Defendant Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The third week of the jury trial of a Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) operative began today with additional testimony from the Defendant in the case: Zoe Rosenberg, who faces a felony conspiracy charge and misdemeanor charges of burglary and theft in Sonoma County Superior Court. Much of today’s hearing focused on social media content the Defendant posted on her pers
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 202 min read


Zoe Rosenberg Takes the Stand, Admits to Trespassing and Stealing Chickens from Petaluma Poultry
Defendant Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The second week of the jury trial of a Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) operative concluded today with the cross-examination of defense witness Raven Deerbrook, followed by testimony from the Defendant herself: Zoe Rosenberg, who faces a felony conspiracy charge and misdemeanor charges of burglary and theft in Sonoma County Superior Court. Today’s testimony began with
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 172 min read


Second Defense Witness, Who Admitted to Breaking into Petaluma Poultry on Numerous Occasions, Emailing Confidential Records and Placing Hidden Cameras & GPS Trackers, Testifies in Sonoma County Trial
Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The second week of the jury trial of Zoe Rosenberg, a Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) operative, continued in Sonoma County Superior Court today with testimony from Raven Deerbrook, a DxE member for half a decade involved in five break-ins at Petaluma Poultry, culminating in a June 2023 incident that involved the theft of chickens by Defendant Zoe Rosenberg, who could take the
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 162 min read


Defense Witness, Who Received Nearly $50K from Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) and Stole Farm Animals Earlier This Year, Continues
Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The second week of the jury trial of Zoe Rosenberg, a Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) operative, continued in Sonoma County Superior Court today with the cross-examination of Carla Cabral, an ‘animal caretaker’ with an extensive record of extreme animal activism, including the theft of baby goats from a farm earlier this year. Cabral, whose stunts have also included supergluin
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 142 min read


First Defense Witness, a Member of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) with Questionable Title and Track Record of Extreme Animal Activism, Testifies in Sonoma County Trial for DxE Operative Charged with C
Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The second week of the jury trial of Zoe Rosenberg, a Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) operative, kicked off in Sonoma County Superior Court today with testimony from Carla Cabral, an animal caretaker who is a longtime member of DxE and who has a track record of extreme animal activism in her own right. With a large ‘Vegan’ tattoo on her forearm and whose stunts have included s
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 132 min read


Prosecution Witnesses Wrap on Day 4 of Sonoma County Trial for DxE Operative Charged with Conspiracy, Burglary, and Theft; Judge Rejects Rosenberg’s Bid to Dismiss Case
Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The fourth day of the trial of Zoe Rosenberg, a Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) operative, concluded in Sonoma County Superior Court today with closing testimony from Allison Howlett, Petaluma Poultry’s Safety, Security and Environmental Manager. Howlett’s remarks were the third and final witness testimony from the prosecution, which was preceded by a Sonoma County sheriff’s d
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 102 min read


Deputy Sheriff and Safety, Security and Environmental Manager Take the Stand on Day 3 of Sonoma County Trial for DxE Operative Charged with Conspiracy, Burglary, and Theft
Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The third day of the trial of Zoe...
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 92 min read


Deputy Sheriff, Cybersecurity Head Take the Stand on Day 2 of Sonoma County Trial for DxE Operative Charged with Conspiracy, Burglary, and Theft
Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The second day of the trial of Zoe...
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 72 min read


Opening Arguments Conclude in Day 1 of Sonoma County Trial for DxE Operative Charged with Conspiracy, Burglary, and Theft
Zoe Rosenberg faces felony conspiracy charge in Sonoma County Superior Court case Petaluma, Calif.  — The trial of Zoe Rosenberg, a...
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 62 min read


Trial Begins in Sonoma County for DxE Operative Charged with Conspiracy, Burglary, and Theft
Over 3,500 Residents Sign Petition in Support of Sonoma County Poultry Workers Petaluma, Calif.  — The trial of Zoe Rosenberg, a Direct...
Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance
Oct 33 min read
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