The sentences of Zepeda and Green are meant to deter future eco-vandalism, with Judge Jackson stating that their protests are "unserious, ineffective and unconnected to the climate emergency."
Judge Amy Berman Jackson emphasized that the actions of Zepeda and Green do not contribute positively to climate activism and described them as "misguided" acts of protest.
The differences in sentences are attributed to Zepeda’s greater history of climate activism, which includes filming vandalism acts at notable art installations.
Emphasizing the court’s stance, Judge Jackson remarked, "The message has to be clear: eco-vandalism is not a good idea. It’s just vandalism."
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