Justice has been delayed long enough.
Justice has been delayed long enough.
Many of you have been praying fervently for Anastasia Rogers, and we want to share an important update. As you know, Anastasia, who works with Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust, was arrested in San Francisco and charged with intimidation for posting a video on social media contrasting her peaceful approach with Planned Parenthood‘s abortion model. She endured a two-week trial that ended in a hung jury, which means the District Attorney could demand a retrial. A hearing was held this week on the matter.
Our attorneys are trying to get the charges against Anastasia dismissed, but unfortunately, it remains unclear whether the DA’s Office will seek to retry the case. The original prosecutor is no longer with the office, and no one with authority to make decisions on the matter was present for the hearing. In the meantime, the court has set a retrial date of June 30, as required under California’s speedy trial requirements.
At this point, pursuing a new trial would serve neither justice nor the public interest. After a two-week trial, the prosecution had every opportunity to present its case, yet an overwhelming majority of jurors voted to acquit Anastasia—10 of 12 on one charge and 9 of 12 on the second. In a city often hostile to the pro-life message, ordinary citizens carefully considered the evidence and concluded that Anastasia should not be punished for peacefully expressing her pro-life beliefs.
The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office has limited resources and a duty to use them wisely. Recent SFPD crime data shows that the City is facing serious public safety concerns. As of June 7, homicides in San Francisco were up 70% year-to-date compared with the same point last year. Firearm-related homicides were up 25%, and SFPD has reported thousands of thefts, burglaries, and other serious crimes.
Against that backdrop, it is difficult to justify devoting additional taxpayer resources to retrying a peaceful pro-life advocate when the overwhelming majority of jurors who heard the evidence voted to acquit.
San Francisco deserves prosecutors who focus on serious threats to public safety, not on punishing those who peacefully speak for the unborn. Anastasia should not be dragged through another trial because she expressed a pro-life message. Her case should be dismissed.
If you agree, please contact the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office and urge them to dismiss the case against Anastasia Rogers. Please be respectful. The goal is not to attack anyone personally, but to make it clear that citizens are watching and that this continued prosecution is unjust.
You may call the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office at (628) 652-4000 or email districtattorney@sfgov.org. You may also email District Attorney Brooke Jenkins directly at brooke.jenkins@sfgov.org.
Here is a suggested message you can use when you call or email:
“Hello, my name is [your name], and I am respectfully asking District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office to dismiss the case against Anastasia Rogers. After hearing all the evidence, ten jurors voted not guilty on one charge, and nine voted not guilty on the second. Continuing to prosecute her after such a strong rejection from the jury is a waste of taxpayer resources and an injustice to a peaceful pro-life advocate. I urge the DA’s office to dismiss this case and prioritize serious threats to public safety in San Francisco. Thank you for your time.”
Please continue praying for Anastasia, her family, her legal team, and all those involved in the decisions ahead. Pray also for the women and children served by pro-life advocates every day, and that hearts will be opened to the truth that every human life is precious and worthy of protection.
We remain confident that God is at work. Thank you for standing with Anastasia, with Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust, and with Life Legal.