A judge has sentenced 23-year-old Zoe Rosenberg, an animal rights activist with the extremist group Direct Action Everywhere, to a hybrid sentence of 90 days in jail. She will serve 30 days in jail and become eligible for jail alternatives for the final 60 days.
Rosenberg was previously found guilty of four charges — including a felony count of conspiracy and three misdemeanor counts of trespassing and tampering with a vehicle.
The Sonoma County District Attorney wanted to see her sentenced to six months in County Jail, saying that she didn’t show any remorse for her actions.
“She chose criminality and then built an elaborate spectacle around it, and she will serve this consequence whether she approves of it or not,” said Sonoma County Deputy DA Matthew Hobson.
Petaluma Poultry released this statement in response to the sentence Rosenberg received saying:
“This decision underscores the seriousness of Direct Action Everywhere’s actions and upholds the rule of law. It affirms a basic truth: when you break the law, you’ll be held responsible. We’re grateful that DxE has been held to account for its unlawful campaign.”
A restitution hearing will be scheduled later to determine the precise amount owed to Petaluma Poultry. The company documented more than $100,000 in losses resulting from the incident.
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Broke into Petaluma Poultry multiple times
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Disguised themselves as Petaluma Poultry employees
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Created and used fake ID badges with Rosenberg’s photo and a fake name
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Accessed and went through confidential corporate records and data
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Stole livestock from Petaluma Poultry, Reichardt Duck Farms, and from a Hunter Lane facility
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Attached GPS trackers to twelve trailers
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Cut the fence at the Petaluma Poultry facility
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Placed hidden cameras inside Petaluma Poultry and took photos of the facility
