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May 25, 2018

Four SF judges face challenge from deputy public defenders

Four deputy public defenders challenging San Francisco County judges claim their opponents have been complicit in a criminal justice system that has seen people of color disproportionately charged and incarcerated.

Four SF judges face challenge from deputy public defenders
San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Curtis Karnow is being challenged by Deputy Public Defender Maria Evangelista in the June 5 election. Karnow is one of four San Francisco County incumbents who are being challenged.

Four deputy public defenders challenging San Francisco County judges claim their opponents have been complicit in a criminal justice system that has seen people of color disproportionately charged and incarcerated.

The incumbents counter that the challengers are political opportunists threatening the judiciary’s independence.

“It’s not what they’re doing wrong,” said Deputy Public Defender Niki Sol...

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