San Francisco District Attorney
Coverage of San Francisco District Attorney in the Nexus archive.
- A tortured kitten, a rooftop chase, and a drone: The case SF’s DA can’t keep behind bars
A man was released before his arraignment due to a state Supreme Court ruling, despite the San Francisco District Attorney describing the crime as 'sickening.' The case involves a tortured kitten, a rooftop chase, and a drone.
- S.F. DA charges sheriff’s deputy for allegedly assaulting woman in jail
San Francisco’s district attorney charged a sheriff’s deputy with two misdemeanors for allegedly assaulting a woman in jail last year. The incident occurred in a jail setting, and the deputy is accused of committing the assault.
- SF man pleads not guilty in Castro hate crime case after DA files vandalism, assault charges
A man in San Francisco pleaded not guilty to hate crime charges, including vandalism and assault, related to alleged homophobic acts in the Castro neighborhood. The San Francisco District Attorney filed the charges against him.
- Oakland man faces hate crime charges for Castro District attack
An Oakland man faces hate crime, assault, and vandalism charges following an attack in San Francisco's Castro District. Hans Haken pleaded not guilty to a felony count of assault with a deadly weapon.
- SF landlord accused of murdering tenant hit with civil lawsuit
A San Francisco landlord, Philippe Chagniot, is accused of murdering tenant Eric Bigone in May 2024 after allegedly attempting to evict him to sell the property. Eric Bigone's son filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Chagniot and his wife, alleging harassment, refusal to accept rent, and a premeditated attack involving a fire and gunfire. The lawsuit seeks damages and to block the property sale.