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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Isabella Kaminski

Extinction Rebellion co-founder guilty of breaking window at HS2 protest

The co-founder of Extinction Rebellion Dr Gail Bradbrook on Waterloo Bridge, London
Dr Gail Bradbrook said she felt at peace with the jury’s decision. Photograph: Lewis Pennock/PA

The co-founder of Extinction Rebellion has been found guilty of criminal damage for breaking the window of a government department in a protest against the environmental impact of HS2.

Dr Gail Bradbrook was convicted on Wednesday by a jury after 45 minutes, after a two-day trial at Isleworth crown court.

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