Domestic abuse
Fremont Man Accused Of Trying To Hang Girlfriend In Backyard During Argument
A Fremont man was behind bars Monday after allegedly attempting to hang his girlfriend during an argument.
SF Mayor Calls Sheriff Mirkarimi A Wife Beater As Ethics Probe Begins
“As one of the top law enforcement officials for the city, he ought not to have engaged in the beating of his wife,” Mayor Ed Lee told reporters at an impromptu news conference shortly before the city’s Ethics Commission opened a multi-day administrative hearing on official misconduct charges.
Mirkarimi Ex-Girlfriend Details Alleged Abuse, Will Testify In Trial
During a pretrial hearing Monday in the Ross Mirkarimi domestic violence case, an ex-girlfriend testified about an alleged physical confrontation involving the San Francisco sheriff.
Change Of Venue Request, Appeal On Video Put Mirkarimi Trial On Hold
Dueling legal maneuvers put the hold on jury selection Monday in the domestic violence case against San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi.
San Jose Workshop Educates Teens About Dating Violence
Santa Clara County hosts its first workshop aimed at helping teenage victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse on Thursday.
SF Sheriff Mirkarimi Granted Visitation Rights With Son
Embattled San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi was granted visitation rights with his son at a court hearing Wednesday morning.
KCBS In Depth: Domestic Violence
An interview with Beverly Upton, Executive Director of the San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium on the issue of domestic violence.
Mirkarimi’s Wife Claims He’s Victim Of ‘Political Persecution’
She’s not saying what exactly did happen, but Eliana Lopez – the wife of embattled San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi – insists she is definitely not the victim of domestic abuse.
SF Mayor Lee Taking Wait & See Approach With Mirkarimi Scandal
Mayor Ed Lee has addressed the story in a written statement only, calling the charges against Mirkarimi serious and troubling.
Redwood City Woman Gets Probation For Domestic Abuse Charge
A woman who pleaded no contest to slashing her boyfriend with a broken wine bottle was sentenced to probation in San Mateo County Superior Court on Friday.


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