Thursday, January 8, 2015
Pledging to battle racial bias in the criminal justice system, Jeff Adachi was sworn in for a fourth term as San Francisco Public Defender today.
At Inauguration, Adachi Pledges to Battle Bias
Public Defenders at Forefront of Reforms in 2014
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Annual Report and calendar highlight year of improving the system.
SF Public Defenders Hold ‘Hands Up’ Protest
Thursday, December 18, 2014
More than 200 public defenders and allies held a “hands up, don’t shoot” protest today on the steps of San Francisco’s criminal courthouse to show support for racial justice and stand in solidarity with protesters in New York, Ferguson and around the country.
Man Acquitted of Torching Mercedes
Monday, December 15, 2014
A 48-year-old man was acquitted of breaking into a luxury apartment garage and torching a Mercedes after a jury determined his arrest was based on an unreliable identification, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
SF Public Defender’s Statement On Grand Jury Decision in Chokehold Death
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
“A grand jury refusing to indict in such an evidence-heavy case would defy belief–if it didn’t happen so often. “
SF Public Defender’s Statement on Grand Jury Decision
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
After reviewing the transcripts and evidence released Tuesday, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi released the following statement today on the grand jury’s decision against indicting police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Thousands in SF to Benefit Under Prop 47
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
SF Public Defender establishes information line to assist former clients seeking relief under the new law or those who have questions about their eligibility.
Video Clears Woman of Attacking Foe
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
A 49-year-old woman accused of beating a rival in a barroom brawl was acquitted of all charges after a jury viewed video evidence that showed she acted in self-defense, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Man Beaten By Police Acquitted Of All Charges
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
A young homeless man who was punched and kicked by officers after refusing to stop for questioning has been acquitted of all charges, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Jeff Adachi Honored For Mentorship, Youth Programs
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi will be among eight Asian American leaders honored Saturday by the West Bay Pilipino Multi Service Center.