Articles Posted on September 10th, 2012

  • Police are seeking the public's help in solving the murder of Lawrence Richardson, 21, who was slain by several assailants on April 2 while leaving a grocery store on the corner of Eddy and Divasadero streets. Photo courtesy SFPD.

    Police Seek Assistance in Homicide Investigation

    by FCJ Editor on Sep 10, 2012 | No Comments

    On April 2, 2012 at 10:30 PM, Lawrence Richardson was leaving a corner grocery store at Divisadero and Eddy Street when he was shot multiple times by several assailants. Lawrence was only 21 at the time of his death. He is survived by his father, mother, many close friends and relatives and a 1year old baby girl.

    Posted in Crime

  • Attorneys for suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi (pictured with his wife, Eliana Lopez at a 'Stand with Ross' rally on Sunday) today filed a brief with the San Francisco Ethics Commission requesting a postponement of a vote that will decide whether Mirkarimi will keep his job. Photos by Luke Thomas.

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    Suspended Sheriff Requests Postponement of “Highly Charged” Board Vote

    by Luke Thomas on Sep 10, 2012 | 12 Comments

    Citing due process protections afforded by the U.S. Constitution, attorneys representing suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi today filed a brief with the San Francisco Ethics Commission requesting the quasi-judicial body to postpone its submission of its findings of fact to the Board of Supervisors, the eleven-member legislative body that will decide if Mirkarimi will be reinstated or be permanently removed from office.

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