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SF city attorney tried to kill a domestic violence story at behest of tech CEO
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Jonah Owen Lamb , as published by The San Francisco Standard
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This action resulted in a significant cost to the city, totaling $45,000.
A recent incident involving San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has come to light. Chiu attempted to have an article removed from the web after it covered the arrest of Maury Blackman, a tech CEO. This action resulted in a significant cost to the city, totaling $45,000.
The details of the incident are reported by The San Francisco Standard. Further information on this matter can be found through The San Francisco Standard, which provides more details on the events surrounding the article's removal and the city's subsequent expenses.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: The San Francisco Standard Reading time: 1 min
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