Jeff Adachi

California high court rules judges must consider ability to pay bail

The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of upholding a 2018 ruling by the state appeals court in…

3 years ago

Department of Police Accountability takes over investigations of SF deputies

In an effort to increase accountability and transparency, the scandal-ridden San Francisco Sheriff's Department will no longer investigate misconduct allegations…

5 years ago

SF police obtained warrant to monitor Bryan Carmody phone calls weeks before raid

San Francisco police allegedly monitored a journalist's phone calls in the weeks before they raided his home and office on…

5 years ago

Advocates step forward in legal battle on behalf of raided journalist

A free-speech advocacy group filed a motion to unseal applications for search warrants obtained by police before they raided the…

5 years ago

FBI, SFPD accused of Shield Law violations in raid on journalist connected to leaked Adachi report

The San Francisco Police Department and the FBI continued to face backlash Monday for a raid conducted Friday at the…

5 years ago

Manohar Raju succeeds Jeff Adachi as SF public defender

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has chosen Deputy Public Defender Manohar Raju to become The City’s public defender.

5 years ago

Mayor Breed to appoint new public defender

San Francisco Mayor London Breed will be hosting a news conference Monday morning announcing the appointment of a new public…

5 years ago

Jeff Adachi honored in solemn City Hall ceremony

San Francisco dignitaries, family and friends gathered to remember the life of Public Defender Jeff Adachi.

5 years ago

Leaked police report after Jeff Adachi’s death prompts hearing

A leaked police report surrounding the death of San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi has led two city supervisors to…

5 years ago

Jeff Adachi legacy honored by civic leaders, peers

Legendary. Advocate. Leader. Those are just some of the words city officials, colleagues and friends used to describe San Francisco…

5 years ago

At 59, SF public defender Jeff Adachi dies suddenly

San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died Friday night at the age of 59.

5 years ago

Hearing scheduled for next month on alleged jailhouse abuse

The San Francisco Sheriff's Department on Thursday said an investigation into allegations of abuse at the hands of deputies at…

5 years ago

Beatings, illegal strip searches continue at SF jails, says public defender

Several public defender clients say that they routinely suffer beatings and illegal strip searches at the hands of deputies.

5 years ago

SF eliminates $32 million in criminal court fees

San Francisco has eliminated $32 million in outstanding local court fees owed by individuals who left the criminal justice system.

6 years ago

‘Mistake’ allowed ICE agents into SF jails

Two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were given access to two interview rooms at San Francisco County jails last…

6 years ago

London Breed targets criminal fees for elimination

San Francisco could be the first city in the nation to eliminate criminal justice fees levied on individuals exiting the…

6 years ago

Arrest of trans woman draws protest

Supporters of a San Francisco transgender woman who was arrested Friday called for her release Monday morning.

6 years ago

SF public defender to challenge bail in every criminal case

San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi has announced plans to challenge every single criminal case in which bail is set…

7 years ago

Bay Area leaders decry Trump over DACA

Bay Area elected officials and leaders deplored President Donald Trump's decision to end a program allowing young undocumented immigrants to…

7 years ago

Woman identified as alleged Twin Peaks shooter

A 20-year-old San Francisco woman is accused of pulling the trigger in a fatal shooting and robbery at San Francisco's…

7 years ago

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