A young man charged with two iPhone robberies was acquitted after a jury determined prosecutors overcharged the case, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Public Defender Calls for Change Following New Police Misconduct Evidence
San Francisco, CA — Revealing evidence of a fabricated police report, excessive force against a blameless merchant, and police theft, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi today called on the SFPD to: (1) launch an immediate investigation into new reports of police misconduct, and (2) to institute a zero tolerance policy for officers who steal [...]
Public Defenders Win Three Acquittals In 24 Hours
In three back-to-back trials, public defenders proved the innocence of three individuals accused in separate cases of hit and run, violating a protective order and theft, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
New Misconduct Evidence Surfaces As 26 Cases Dropped
As prosecutors dismissed 26 felony cases Friday, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi revealed new misconduct evidence that has surfaced against embattled San Francisco undercover officers.
Chef Caught In Robbery Sting Exonerated By Jury
A San Francisco chef who was falsely arrested in an SFPD robbery sting was cleared by a jury Tuesday evening.