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January 2012

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Triple Murder Trial
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A Message From San Francisco  

District Attorney George Gasc�n

 

Earlier this month, I had the honor of being sworn in as the 12th elected District Attorney of San Francisco. I affirmed my commitment to prioritizing violent crime, addressing realignment, reducing truancy, and making victim services more accessible to underserved communities.

 

Since taking the helm last year, we have reduced the homicide backlog by 36%, resolving cases that have been languishing for years. Our Truancy Program at Burton High School is producing a 125% improvement in attendance from truant students. Approximately 400 cases have been resolved through our Neighborhood Courts and Neighborhood Prosecutors Program and we have expanded Victim Services office hours to the Bayview, Mission and Chinatown.

 

We have an incredible opportunity to do things differently here in San Francisco - and to create a model for California and beyond. I look forward to working with you on making San Francisco the safest big city in America.

 

Happy Lunar New Year!

 

Sincerely,
George Gasc�n

San Francisco District Attorney

Inauguration Ceremony of DA Gasc�n   

DA GG Inauguration

 

Over 500 people attended the inauguration of District Attorney George Gasc�n held at Mission High School on January 5, 2012. Senator Dianne Feinstein opened the program as the Mistress of Ceremonies and Justice Carlos Moreno (ret.) administered the Oath of Office making DA Gasc�n the first Latino District Attorney of San Francisco. Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Kamala Harris and Former Mayor Willie Brown were also on hand to provide remarks.

 

There were performances by the White Crane Lion Dancers, the Gay Men's Chorus, a spoken word piece by Youth Speaks, the national anthem by Hope Briggs and the presentation of the colors by the Mission High School JROTC program. Watch the recording of the inauguration here. 

 

Check out KTVU news coverage here 


 

Partnering with the Consulate General of the People's Republic of ChinaChinese Consulate   

On January 10th, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office provided training to staff from Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco on trafficking, domestic violence, hate crimes and victim services. The purpose of the training was to empower consul general staffs to recognize these crimes and assist victims to seek justice and access services. Thank you to Assistant District Attorney Victor Hwang, Assistant District Attorney Lili Nguyen, Chief of Victim Services Unit Maria Bee, and Human Trafficking Consultant Ivy Lee. Coverage from China News

 

 

 

Triple Murder Trial Begins This Month

Defendant Edwin Ramos is charged with the June 22, 2008 slayings of Tony Bologna, 48, and his sons Michael, 20, and Matthew, 16. DefeSF Hall of Justicendant Ramos will stand trial on charges of three counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, an allegation that the crime was committed in furtherance of participation in a criminal street gang, an allegation that the crime involved personal use of a firearm, and three special circumstance allegations for multiple murder, murder committed in furtherance of participation with a criminal street gang and murder committed while firing from a vehicle. Defendant Ramos was arrested on June 25, 2008 and remains in custody where he has been since the time of his arrest. Harry Dorfman is the Assistant District Attorney prosecuting the case.  ABC Channel 7 News Coverage  

 

SFDA Cases of Note

 

Man Sentenced to 29 Years to Life for Child Molestation

On January 6th, Julius Lewis was sentenced to 29 years to life for his conviction of five counts of lewd acts upon a child under the age of fourteen. Lewis was convicted on September 8, 2011 after a five week trial. After five hours of deliberation, the jury found defendant Lewis guilty of five counts of lewd act upon a child under fourteen. The jury also found true the allegation that he committed these crimes against more than one victim. On charges that he committed four lewd acts in 1989, the jury found that the statute of limitations was extended. These convictions are the result of an investigation by San Francisco Police Department Inspector Alexis Goldner. Assistant District Attorney Asit Panwala prosecuted the case. Jerdine Clarke was the Victim Advocate.   NBC Bay Area coverage

  

Man Arraigned on 26 Felony Counts for Three Mission District Sexual Assaults

Mission Rapist
DA Gasc�n with Captain Parra, Supervisors Wiener and Campos, & a representative from the Fair Oaks Community Coalition

On January 11th, Frederick Dozier, Jr, age 31, was arraigned for a total of 26 felony counts of attempted murder, robbery, and sexual assault. The sexual assaults occurred between June 2011 and December 2011 in the Mission District. Dozier is currently in custody. He was arraigned on January 11 and is scheduled back in court on Feb 24, 9am to set a preliminary hearing. The arrest of Frederick Dozier is the result of investigation by Inspectors Nannery and Gillespie of the San Francisco Police Department. Assistant District Attorney Marshall Khine is prosecuting the case. KPIX Channel 5 coverage 

 

 

MAN ACTING AS FAKE DOCTOR IN THE MISSION ARRESTED AND FACING FELONY CHARGES

On December 23, of Carlos Guzmangarza, age 49, was arrested for practicing medicine without a license. Guzmangarza, who has no medical license, faces felony charges for stealing the identity of a physician's assistant and performing invasive medical procedures on two victims without a license. Guzmangarza was arrested on December 22 and was arraigned on December 23. Bail was set at $750,000 and the defendant faces 12 years state prison. Assistant District Attorney Evan Ackiron is the Prosecutor. SF Chronicle Coverage 

 
 

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