Overview
- Jurors told Judge Hanley Chew they were hopelessly deadlocked, splitting 9–3 for conviction on felony vandalism and 8–4 on felony conspiracy to trespass.
- Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said he will retry the case, calling it property destruction that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
- The trial involved five current or former students — Hunter Taylor-Black, Maya Burke, Germán González, Taylor McCann and Amy Zhai — charged in connection with the June 5, 2024 sit-in at the Stanford president’s office.
- Prosecutors highlighted encrypted Signal messages and alleged preparations to stay in the office, while defense attorneys argued the evidence failed to prove intent for prolonged occupation or lasting damage.
- Stanford initially cited $700,000 in damage, with court filings later attributing about $300,000 to the protesters; several other defendants previously accepted plea or diversion agreements, and one cooperated with prosecutors.