San Francisco Public Defender’s Office

Onboard cameras, social media help identify suspects in crimes on Muni

Arrests have been made in a recent flurry of alleged hate and violent crimes on Muni vehicles.

1 year ago

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

Activists rally against immigrant’s courthouse ICE arrest

Immigration activists rallied in San Francisco on Monday at the same location where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested…

4 years ago

Jury acquits former Lyft driver of assault on rowdy passengers

A former Lyft driver was acquitted of assault charges after confronting intoxicated passengers he had been transporting on an early…

4 years ago

Public defender seeks restraining order against ICE for transgender detainee

The San Francisco Public Defender's Office has filed a motion seeking a temporary restraining order against U.S. Immigration and Customs…

4 years ago

South Beach attack suspect being held without bail

A homeless man accused of attacking a woman outside her apartment building in San Francisco's South Beach neighborhood last month…

5 years ago

Defense seeks man’s release after deputies shot him, killed dog in ‘unusual’ arrest

The San Francisco Public Defender's Office will be requesting the release of a man currently being held in jail after…

5 years ago

Judge unseals last warrant in raid against journalist in Adachi report case

"The Bryan Carmody saga is a stain on San Francisco history that can't be erased by a few court rulings."

5 years ago

Man accused of Beale Street attack named as suspect in separate assault

San Francisco police say 25-year old Austin James Vincent, a suspect in the attack of a woman near the Embarcadero…

5 years ago

Public defender says attack suspect in ‘complete compliance’

The San Francisco Public Defender's Office said Sunday that Austin James Vincent, arrested Aug. 12 for attacking a woman as…

5 years ago

Judge voids, unseals warrant for journalist in stolen Adachi report investigation

A San Francisco Superior Court Judge ruled Thursday to void a search warrant used to monitor the phone of a…

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

Mayor Breed to swear in appointed public defender

Newly appointed San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju will be sworn into office by Mayor London Breed on Thursday, according…

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

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

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

Suspect in Marla Zamora slaying faces arraignment

A suspect in the fatal stabbing of a retired San Francisco public defender has been charged with murder and will…

8 years ago

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