A tortured kitten, a rooftop chase, and a drone: The case SF’s DA can’t keep behind bars
The DA says a state Supreme Court ruling forced officials to release the man ahead of Monday’s arraignment despite the “sickening” nature of the crime.
By George Kelly at The San Francisco Standard · · 1 min read
The DA says a state Supreme Court ruling forced officials to release the man ahead of Monday’s arraignment despite the “sickening” nature of the crime.
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The DA says a state Supreme Court ruling forced officials to release the man ahead of Monday’s arraignment despite the “sickening” nature of the crime.

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