Public Defenders Group Praises New Immigration Legislation, But Criticizes Police ‘Contact’ Details – Urges ‘Defang’ Amendments
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A coalition of public defenders gave a thumbs up, and thumbs down to…
San Francisco DA’s Office Addresses Rampant Shoplifting at Walgreens
By Mia Machado SAN FRANCISCO — As the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office addresses rampant shoplifting at…
Private Prison Giant GEO Neglects COVID-19 Outbreaks at San Francisco Halfway House
By Alana Bleimann and Layla Mustafa SAN FRANCISCO – While the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to devastate…
SF District Attorney, SF Police Instruct on How to Stay Safe When Burglaries in Richmond District Increased Nearly Four-Fold
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO – Statistics can be scary, and the San Francisco Chronicle published a…
SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin Virtually Attends Asian American Organizations Discussion Forum
By Lovepreet Dhinsa SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and other city officials joined…
Student Opinion: San Francisco’s Homeless Population Remains Concerning
By Michelle Moreno Lira Hundreds of people have moved to California throughout the years in search of…
Student Opinion: As COVID-19 Rises, So Do Unoccupied Homes
By Jacob Vito One of San Francisco’s most unique and appealing traits has long been its city…
ICE Continues to Fight Against Oversight After Covid-19 Outbreaks At Detention Centers
By Josue Monroy This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism project that partners…
San Francisco DA’s Office and Department of Elections Announce Hotline to Combat Election Fraud
By Victoria Lembesis SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Wednesday announced that it will…
San Francisco Ends Zero Bail Policy, Draws Criticism from DA and Public Defender
San Francisco, unlike other counties, made the decision to end the policy of zero bail during the…
Video Surfaces Showing SFPD Officer with Knee on Teenager’s Neck
With the nation up in arms over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis…
SF District Attorney and Public Defender Unite to Release Incarcerated People Amidst COVID-19
By Lea Barrios SAN FRANCISCO–To prevent the spread of COVID-19, representatives from the San Francisco District Attorney’s…
Closing Arguments Delivered in Trial Concerning 7 Restraining Order Violations
Man Charged With 7 Restraining Order Violations Sees Beginning of Closing Arguments By Danielle Silva SAN FRANCISCO…
Man Who Served 11 Years for Second-Degree Murder Will Be Released This May
By Alexandra Cline SAN FRANCISCO – With both the defendant’s family members and the victim’s dad present…
Defense Argues Lack of Police Investigation in Domestic Violence Trial
By Danielle Silva SAN FRANCISCO – The prosecution and the defense began their closing arguments in a…
Was Woman Raped When She Was Unconscious? Jury Has to Decide
By David Greenwald and Manuel Espinoza SAN FRANCISCO – “Can you see her?” Assistant DA Lailah Morris…
Complaining Witness and Her Boyfriend Testify In Rape Case
By Caleb Mathews SAN FRANCISCO–Arguments for the trial of Enrique Saucedo-Zapeda proceeded as Judge Caffese and the…
Two of Three Co-Defendants Released in Robbery and Manslaughter Trial
By Alexandra Cline SAN FRANCISCO- On Feb. 28, 2020, the final sentences for three co-defendants originally charged…
Resentencing and Release Approved for Previously Convicted Felony Murderer
By Alexandra Cline SAN FRANCISCO- On Feb. 21, 2020, at 850 Bryant St. in Department 25, a…
Specialists Testify As Expert Witnesses in Sexual Assault Case
By Manuel Espinoza SAN FRANCISCO – On Feb. 26, 2020, a trial charging the defendant with two…
