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Tag Archives: San Francisco Sheriff
SF Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Not Guilty in Bank Robbery
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(BCN) A San Francisco sheriff's deputy accused of robbing a bank in the city's Outer Richmond neighborhood earlier this month pleaded not guilty today to felony robbery and commercial burglary charges. Philip Chun Tong, 36, was arraigned this afternoon on … Continue reading
San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy's Charged in Bank Robbery Case
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When you see the words "San Francisco sheriff" these days, your mind tends to reflexively go to this topic. Here's something different, though not really better. SF District Attorney George Gascón said of the alleged robbery, "San Franciscans expect the … 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
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
Mirkarimi's Wife May Testify in Misconduct Case
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The wife of San Francisco sheriff Ross Mirkarimi may testify in person at his misconduct hearing. An attorney for Eliana Lopez tells the San Francisco Chronicle that she'll probably fly back to San Francisco from her … Continue reading
Realignment, Secure Communities, Civilian Oversight, Pot -- SF Sheriff Candidates on the Issues
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After 31 years on the job, Mike Hennessey is retiring as San Francisco Sheriff. So what's he been doing all this time, anyway? From the Sheriff's Department: The Sheriff's Department administers San Francisco's six county jails and does a lot … Continue reading
