Obituaries
Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender, Dies at 59
"San Francisco has lost a dedicated public servant, and our communities have lost a champion."
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died Friday night, according to the office of San Francisco Mayor London Breed. He was 59.
"I am saddened to announce that San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi passed away tonight," Breed said in a statement.
Breed extended her heart to Adachi's wife and daughter and all his friends and family.
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"San Francisco has lost a dedicated public servant, and our communities have lost a champion," Breed said.
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