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Golden Gate Bridge Protesters Released in San Francisco as Investigation Continues

The clock ran out for officials who were unable to finish investigating the case before a 4 p.m. deadline April 16, allowing protesters to be released.
Golden Gate Bridge Protesters Released in San Francisco as Investigation Continues
San Francisco district attorney Brooke Jenkins (L) speaks as San Francisco police chief William Scott looks on during a press conference at San Francisco Police headquarters in San Francisco on April 13, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Pro-Palestinian protesters, arrested April 15 in San Francisco after blocking the Golden Gate Bridge, were released Tuesday as an investigation into the incident continues, according to San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.

The clock ran out for officials who were unable to finish investigating the case before a 4 p.m. deadline April 16, allowing 26 protesters to be released while the district attorney decides which charges to pursue.

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