San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins warns ‘devastating’ California court will unleash crime wave
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins has expressed concerns over a recent California Supreme Court ruling that could lead to an increase in crime. The ruling allows many accused criminals to be released without bail, significantly impacting public safety. Jenkins argues that this decision will make it harder to keep repeat offenders incarcerated, exacerbating existing crime issues in the city.
- ▪The California Supreme Court ruled that only those accused of violent crimes can be held without bail, allowing many repeat offenders to be released.
- ▪DA Brooke Jenkins stated that the ruling will have devastating consequences for public safety in California and San Francisco.
- ▪San Francisco has faced significant challenges with drug dealing and retail theft, with many crimes committed by repeat offenders.
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Metro exclusive San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins warns ‘devastating’ California court will unleash crime wave By Annie Gaus Published May 17, 2026, 2:49 p.m. ET San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has warned a recent court ruling will allow scores of career criminals to walk free — with “devastating” consequences for public safety across California. A decision from the California Supreme Court on April 30 found bail for accused criminals must be “attainable” and only those accused of violent crimes may be held in jail pending trial — a ruling with far-reaching consequences for prosecutors, Jenkins told The California Post in an interview.
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