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SF #PublicDefender Mano Raju accepts sanctions for refusing cases when the office does not have the staffing to provide competent representation. https://48hills.org/2026/03/judge-sanctions-public-defender-in-case-that-raises-critical-issues-about-criminal-justice/?ref=newsletters.48hills.org
Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Does a 'tough on crime' mayor have to fund the public defender as well as the cops and DA?

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Mar 28 at 12:45amWeb