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Tag Archives: Ross Mirkarimi
Should Domestic Violence Counselors Have 'Reached Out' to Eliana Lopez?
by Laird Harrison and Jon Brooks We fully understand that many San Franciscans would rather repeatedly watch last year's video of Buster Posey getting his leg broken than delve further into the Ross Mirkarimi situation. But it appears, even after … Continue reading
News Pix: Mirkarimi Reinstated, Big Spending to Defeat Richmond Soda Tax and More
We're back with photos of the news from around the Bay this week. Check 'em out. Eliana Lopez waves her hands in the air to support the speaker during public comments. The Mirkarimi supporters had been ordered to keep quiet … Continue reading
Gascon Calls on Mirkarimi to Recuse Himself From Domestic Violence Duties; Jane Kim Says Would Support Recall
Political analyst Corey Cook told me today in relation to the Mirkarimi vote that his "hope is that last night ended this and now we can talk about other things … rather than continuing to litigate this issue about whether … Continue reading
Transcript, Audio: Mirkarimi Criticizes DA, Police, Domestic Violence Agencies
Update 9:38 a.m. Here's audio of Mirkarimi speaking on KQED Public Radio's Forum show today. Here's an edited transcript: Michael Krasny: You must be feeling pretty exuberant. Ross Mirkarimi: Exuberant, yes. My family hasn't slept any. But I'm eternally grateful … Continue reading
Live Video, Tweet Coverage: SF Supes Reinstate Mirkarimi as Sheriff
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San Francisco Supervisors are planning to decide today whether Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi may keep his job after pleading guilty in a domestic violence case. It would take at least nine votes from the 11-member board to oust Mirkarimi, who was elected … Continue reading
Does Mirkarimi Have the 3 Votes He Needs to Keep His Job?
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Will they or won't they? San Francisco's Ethics Commission has found that Ross Mirkarimi committed official misconduct when he bruised his wife's arm during a heated argument seven-and-a-half months ago. That incident resulted in the San Francisco sheriff pleading guilty … Continue reading
Ethics Commission: Mirkarimi Committed Official Misconduct
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The Ethics Commission voted 4-1 to sustain findings of official misconduct, with Commissioner Ben Hur dissenting. They will create a summary document of their hearing at a later date for the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors now has … Continue reading
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
Watch Video Archive of Eliana Lopez Testimony
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Update 11:50 am: 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. Original Post: (Bay City … Continue reading
Mirkarimi, Ed Lee Testify at Ethics Hearing
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(AP) SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee says he would find it "extremely difficult" to work with suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi if Mirkarimi is able to get his job back. Lee made the remarks Friday while testifying before … Continue reading
