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Category Archives: Gender Issues
Judge Lifts Order Barring Mirkarimi Contact With Wife
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(Bay City News) After more than six months of separation, suspended San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi had his restraining order lifted this morning in San Francisco Superior Court to allow him to reunite with his wife. The protective order was … Continue reading
Video of Eliana Lopez Showing Bruise Released; Lopez Accuses City Officials of 'Perpetually Damaging' Family
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Now public: The notorious video of Eliana Lopez showing the bruise on her arm she got during a heated argument with husband Ross Mirkarimi, who was newly elected as San Francisco sheriff. The short video was taken the day after … Continue reading
Gascon on Mirkarimi: 'Rationalization' is 'Typical of Criminal Defendant'; Audio, Transcript
On the eve of the San Francisco Ethics Commission taking up misconduct charges against Ross Mirkarimi, District Attorney George Gascon got in some last licks against the suspended sheriff. In an interview on KCBS radio yesterday, Gascon took issue with … Continue reading
Mirkarimi Loses Bid to Remove City Attorney From Suspension Proceedings
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(Bay City News) A judge today upheld his tentative ruling denying suspended San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi's bid to remove City Attorney Dennis Herrera from his suspension proceedings. In a brief hearing this morning in San Francisco Superior Court, Judge … Continue reading
City Attorney Rebuts Mirkarimi on Disqualification Filing
In a court filing, San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera argued today that he is qualified to handle the official misconduct case against the city's suspended sheriff, Ross Mirkarimi. (Read a pdf of the filing here.) In papers filed Monday, … Continue reading
Read Eliana Lopez's Account of Mirkarimi Incident and Aftermath
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Eliana Lopez, the wife of suspended San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, has written an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle describing her side of the domestic violence incident for which her husband was convicted of a misdemeanor and at least … Continue reading
Feminist, Poet Adrienne Rich Dies
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Poet Adrienne Rich, whose socially conscious verse influenced a generation of feminist, gay rights and anti-war activists, has died. She was 82. Rich died Tuesday at her Santa Cruz home from complications from rheumatoid arthritis, said her son, Pablo Conrad. … Continue reading
Video: Watch Ross Mirkarimi's, Ed Lee's Statements From Yesterday
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Tuesday was a day of high political drama, as Mayor Ed Lee gave Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi until late afternoon to resign or face official misconduct charges and suspension over his guilty plea in the domestic violence incident with his wife. … Continue reading
Mayor Lee to File Official Misconduct Charges, Appoints Vicki Hennessy as Interim Sheriff
Update 5:01 p.m.Mayor Ed Lee announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon that he will serve Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi with misconduct charges Wednesday morning. "He has chosen not to resign and now I must act," said Lee. "As public officials … Continue reading
Ivory Madison's Husband Calls For Mirkarimi to Resign in Scathing Editorial
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Update 12:30 p.m. Various news organizations are reporting that Ed Lee has given Ross Mirkarimi 24 hours to resign or he'll face an immediate suspension and possible removal proceedings. Update: Ed Lee's office says the mayor will address the media … Continue reading
