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SF man pleads not guilty in Castro hate crime case after DA files vandalism, assault charges
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Luz Pena , as published by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case are available from the San Francisco District Attorney's office and local news sources, including ABC7 News.
A San Francisco man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with a hate crime incident in the Castro neighborhood. The case involves vandalism and assault charges filed by the District Attorney's office. The incident occurred about a month ago outside a flower shop in the Castro, where a wall was spray-painted with homophobic writing.
The District Attorney's office has identified the suspect and characterized the acts as hate crimes. Further details about the case are available from the San Francisco District Attorney's office and local news sources, including ABC7 News.
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Category: safety Published: June 19, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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