A San Francisco jury on Thursday deadlocked on the most serious charge against seven people accused of blocking traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to protest U.S. funding for Israel’s war in Gaza, The New York Times reported.

The seven demonstrators were convicted of false imprisonment and obstruction of a thoroughfare, both misdemeanors. They faced a potential 15 years in prison if convicted of felony conspiracy.

The jury deliberated for seven days before reaching the verdict.

On April 15, 2024, protesters stood in front of their vehicles on the Golden Gate Bridge and held banners opposing U.S. military aid to Israel.

The seven protesters facing felony charges locked their arms together in metal tubes and refused to move for four hours. They were arrested and their cars were towed, the Times reported.

At trial, prosecutors argued the demonstrators threatened public safety and kept people from their jobs and medical appointments.

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