San Francisco Judge Denies Bail, Orders Detention in Gang Assault Case

SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco Superior Court judge on Monday ordered an accused man held without bail in a felony assault case that prosecutors described as gang-related, finding that no amount of bail would adequately protect the public despite defense objections during the arraignment hearing.

The accused was charged with felony assault after prosecutors alleged that a social media video depicted him punching another individual twice in the back of the head in a gang-related incident. The accused pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Although the accused initially had bail set at $250,000, Judge John D. Echeverria ordered detention without bail in an initial custody determination…

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