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SF Sheriff's deputy charged with assault for inappropriately touching inmate
By Alex Baker at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A deputy with the San Francisco Sheriff's Office has been charged with assault for inappropriately touching an inmate at SF County Jail. According to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, the incident took place on Sunday. While on duty at County Jail No. 2 Deputy ...
Key takeaway 2 Deputy Nanette Musto allegedly asked a female [...
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The charges against Deputy Nanette Musto raise concerns about accountability and safety within the San Francisco Sheriff's Office, particularly in regards to the treatment of inmates at SF County Jail. This incident may lead to increased scrutiny of the office's protocols and training procedures for deputies interacting with inmates. The fact that the alleged incident occurred while Deputy Musto was on duty at County Jail No. 2 suggests that the Sheriff's Office will need to review its internal controls and ensure that inmates are protected from abuse of power. As the case against Deputy Musto moves forward, San Francisco residents will be watching to see how the Sheriff's Office responds to these allegations and what steps it takes to prevent similar incidents in the future. The San Francisco District Attorney's Office's decision to charge Deputy Musto sends a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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