upper waypoint

‘Unwavering Belief in Justice’: San Francisco's Public Defender Jeff Adachi Dies

13:04
Save ArticleSave Article
Failed to save article

Please try again

Public Defender Jeff Adachi was known for his commitment to providing the best legal representation to his clients even when it was unpopular. He was 59 years old. (Bert Johnson/KQED)

Jeff Adachi died suddenly Friday night. While details of how he died are still under investigation, many are remembering Adachi and his tireless efforts as a public defender who provided fair legal representation to the people who needed it most. Adachi was the only elected public defender in the state of California, making his position fighting for and against the system unique.

Guest: Scott Shafer, Senior Editor of KQED’s Politics and Government Desk.

Subscribe and listen to the full Political Breakdown podcast here.

Sponsored

lower waypoint
next waypoint
California PUC Considers New Fixed Charge for ElectricityPro-Palestinian Protests on California College Campuses: What Are Students Demanding?Will the U.S. Really Ban TikTok?Gaza War Ceasefire Talks Continue as Israel Threatens Rafah InvasionKnow Your Rights: California Protesters' Legal Standing Under the First AmendmentCalifornia Forever Shells out $2M in Campaign to Build City from ScratchSaying Goodbye to AsiaSF; New State Mushroom; Farm Workers Buy Mobile Home Park‘I’m Gonna Miss It’: Inside One of AsiaSF’s Last Live Cabarets in SoMaHow Wheelchair Rentals Can Open Up Bay Area Beaches (and Where to Find Them)California Housing Is Even Less Affordable Than You Think, UC Berkeley Study Says