News and Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: PDR-MediaRelations@sfgov.org **PRESS STATEMENT** David DePape’s Public Defender Reacts to Verdict in State Case Argues “vindictive prosecution” issue will be looked at going forward SAN FRANCISCO – Today, in the state case against David DePape, a San Francisco jury found DePape guilty of five felonies related to his actions at the home of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: SF Public Defender’s Office | PDR-MediaRelations@sfgov.org ***PRESS RELEASE*** SF Public Defender MAGIC Program & City Leaders Celebrate Summer Kickoff for Youth Programs in Fillmore Western Addition  SAN FRANCISCO – Today at Civic Center Plaza, the San Francisco Public Defender’s MAGIC Programs co-hosted its annual Summer Kickoff for youth programs within the Mo’MAGIC Collaborative, located in the Fillmore Western...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: San Francisco Public Defender’s Office | pdr-mediarelations@sfgov.org     **PRESS RELEASE** San Francisco Public Defender’s Office Urges Gov. Newsom to Restore Resentencing Funding The CA Legislature requested last week that the governor restore this effective program, which reunites families and saves taxpayers millions. SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office is urging...

This press release was updated at 1:39pm on 5/15/24. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: PDR-MediaRelations@sfgov.org  **PRESS RELEASE** SF Jury Acquits Man Wrongly Charged in Castro Incidents Muhammed Abdullah spent 340 days in jail and was acquitted of all charges SAN FRANCISCO – On May 9, a San Francisco jury acquitted Muhammed Abdullah, 21, of charges stemming from...

Since 2020, more than double the number of people have died from overdoses in SF than from COVID.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2024MEDIA CONTACT: Lance Wilson (341) 203-0888; lance@theworkeragency.com **PRESS RELEASE** Collaborative Efforts in SF: Doctors and Public Health Experts Address Overdose EpidemicMore than double the number of people have died from overdoses in SF than from COVID since 2020. ...