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File - This Thursday, June 6, 2019, file photo released by the Clark County Detention Center photo shows Priya Sawhney, 30, of Berkley, Calif., following her arrest in Las Vegas on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. A lawyer says a plea deal may be in the works for an animal rights activist from California who was arrested for approaching Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos on a conference stage in Las Vegas. Attorney David Chesnoff told a judge on Monday, July 15, 2019, he's talking with prosecutors about reducing a felony false identification charge against 30-year-old Priya Sawhney of Berkley, California. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via AP, File)

Jeff Bezos event protester enters disorderly conduct plea

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File - This Thursday, June 6, 2019, file photo released by the Clark County Detention Center photo shows Priya Sawhney, 30, of Berkley, Calif., following her arrest in Las Vegas on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. A lawyer says a plea deal may be in the works for an animal rights activist from California who was arrested for approaching Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos on a conference stage in Las Vegas. Attorney David Chesnoff told a judge on Monday, July 15, 2019, he's talking with prosecutors about reducing a felony false identification charge against 30-year-old Priya Sawhney of Berkley, California. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via AP, File)

Attorney: Plea deal possible for Jeff Bezos event protester

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This Thursday, June 6, 2019, mug photo released by the Clark County Detention Center photo shows Priya Sawhney, 30, of Berkley, Calif., following her arrest Thursday, June 6, in Las Vegas on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. Authorities say she was arrested after approaching Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos on stage at a conference at the Aria resort and yelling about chicken farms. The group Direct Action Everywhere publicized Sawhney's protest. Las Vegas police say Sawhney may face additional charges. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via AP)

The Latest: Woman facing felony charges in Bezos protest

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This Thursday, June 6, 2019, mug photo released by the Clark County Detention Center photo shows Priya Sawhney, 30, of Berkley, Calif., following her arrest Thursday, June 6, in Las Vegas on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. Authorities say she was arrested after approaching Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos on stage at a conference at the Aria resort and yelling about chicken farms. The group Direct Action Everywhere publicized Sawhney's protest. Las Vegas police say Sawhney may face additional charges. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via AP)

Animal rights activist facing felonies in Jeff Bezos protest

By KEN RITTER - Associated Press