Monday, August 20, 2012
A San Francisco man acted within the bounds of reasonable discipline when he struck his 11-year-old daughter with a belt after she was repeatedly caught stealing, a jury determined today.
Father Acquitted In Discipline Case
Stranded Club-Goer Acquitted of Burglary
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
A 20-year-old man with no previous criminal record will avoid state prison after a jury acquitted him today of burglarizing a South Beach loft, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced.
Video Exonerates Muni Rider Accused of Pinching Child
Monday, August 13, 2012
A Muni passenger accused of pinching and shoving an 11-year-old girl was acquitted of all charges today after surveillance footage proved his innocence, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced.
‘Victim’ In Pimping Case Solicited Johns During Trial
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
A 35-year-old woman who testified that a man beat her and forced her into prostitution appears to have advertised her services as a sex worker while being provided with over $2,000 in financial incentives, including hotel accommodations, by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.
Mo’ MAGIC BBQ and Backpack Giveaway To Be Held Aug. 11
Improving the education, health and futures for more than 2,000 San Francisco families in the Fillmore and Western Addition will be the focus of the Mo’ MAGIC BBQ and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 11.
Man Found Not Guilty of Attack After Facebook Reveals ‘Victim’ Lied, Pimped
Thursday, July 26, 2012
A man accused of attacking a woman after forcing her into prostitution was acquitted of numerous felonies after the woman’s internet postings revealed a trail of lies and exposed her as a pimp, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
SF Public Defender to Address Criminal Justice Reform at National Summit
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi will address a national audience of defense attorneys and leaders in criminal justice reform this Thursday, July 26, sharing his office’s success in raising the standards for quality defense.
Colorful SF Activist Cleared in Neighbor Dispute
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
A beloved San Francisco character known for his rainbow-colored wig and outspoken support for both LGBT rights and medical marijuana was acquitted of violating a restraining order taken out by his neighbor, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Man Held In Bus Stop Attack Freed
Thursday, June 14, 2012
A 35-year-old man accused of attacking a young woman at a bus stop in 2010 was released from jail after a jury acquitted him of a felony charge, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Young Man Not Guilty Of Robbing USF Student
Monday, June 11, 2012
A young man facing up to 17 years in prison for the armed robbery of a University of San Francisco student was found not guilty of all charges, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.