Defense Attorney says SFPD Officer Engaged in “Mutual Combat” with his Girlfriend

Defense Attorney says SFPD Officer Engaged in “Mutual Combat” with his Girlfriend

A San Francisco police officer who pleaded not guilty last week to charges that stemmed from an alleged alcohol-fueled fight with his girlfriend in May…

SFPD Officer Accused of Domestic Violence, Assault Pleads Not Guilty

SFPD Officer Accused of Domestic Violence, Assault Pleads Not Guilty

A San Francisco police officer who was arrested last month for alleged domestic violence, assault and obstructing the use of a wireless device pleaded not…

One Billion Rising Event Raises Awareness About City’s Fight Against Domestic Violence, Sex Trafficking

One Billion Rising Event Raises Awareness About City’s Fight Against Domestic Violence, Sex Trafficking

Hundreds of advocates and activists gathered with city officials at San Francisco’s City Hall today to celebrate One Billion Rising, a global day of action…

Man Arrested In Visitacion Valley Standoff Still In Jail, Could Face Several Charges

Man Arrested In Visitacion Valley Standoff Still In Jail, Could Face Several Charges

A man who barricaded himself inside a home in San Francisco’s Visitacion Valley neighborhood with his two children overnight has been arrested and identified by…

As An SF Internet Tycoon Admits To Domestic Violence, A Battle Continues On His Wikipedia Page

As An SF Internet Tycoon Admits To Domestic Violence, A Battle Continues On His Wikipedia Page

As news broke yesterday that Internet tycoon Gurbaksh Chahal admitted to domestic violence in San Francisco court, the Appeal discovered a substantial and concerted effort…

SF Probationer Nabbed For Assaulting, Drawing A Gun On The Mother Of His Children

SF Probationer Nabbed For Assaulting, Drawing A Gun On The Mother Of His Children

Police in Richmond arrested a man who assaulted the mother of child and pointed a gun at her in front of three children, a police…

Defense: Drunk-Driving Woman Was Fleeing Violent Boyfriend

Defense: Drunk-Driving Woman Was Fleeing Violent Boyfriend

A woman was acquitted Wednesday of driving under the influence of alcohol after a San Francisco jury determined it was necessary for her to drive…

Former SF 49er Gets Probation For Domestic Violence Incident That Left His Ex With A Plate In His Face

Former SF 49er Gets Probation For Domestic Violence Incident That Left His Ex With A Plate In His Face

A former offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers was sentenced today to three years’ probation and five days in county jail on misdemeanor domestic…

Court In SF Upholds Law That Bars Domestic Violence Offenders From Owning Guns

Court In SF Upholds Law That Bars Domestic Violence Offenders From Owning Guns

A federal law that imposes a lifetime ban on gun possession by people convicted of domestic violence has been upheld by a federal appeals court…

DA’s Office Highlights Animal Abuse, Vandalism As Possible Forms Of Domestic Violence

DA’s Office Highlights Animal Abuse, Vandalism As Possible Forms Of Domestic Violence

San Francisco prosecutors and other domestic violence victim advocates held an annual awareness event on Wednesday to highlight the different forms abuse can take and…