SAN FRANCISCO — During an ongoing jury trial Monday in San Francisco Superior Court, Deputy Public Defender John Paul Passaglia highlighted inconsistencies between evidence and police testimony, arguing that the investigation relied on speculation while exposing derogatory language used by a San Francisco police sergeant during the accused’s arrest.
The accused has been charged with possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction and obstructing or resisting an executive officer.
As part of the prosecution’s case, Deputy District Attorney Elizabeth Jimenez called San Francisco Police Sgt. Brendan Caraway to the stand. On Monday morning, DPD Passaglia cross-examined Caraway about his involvement at the scene and the subsequent investigation…