Stop Crime Action

We advocate for safety, justice, & reform. We support policies that give victims of crime a voice & keep residents from becoming victims in the first place.

[SF Public Safety News @sf_safetynews]

A felon with a two-decade history of violence, bailed by a San Francisco judge after opening fire on a Mission District street, after which federal authorities launched their own prosecution, won bail again Wednesday at the city's federal courthouse. https://t.co/5ST2RvBK3o

[Arthur MacWaters @ArthurMacwaters]

This is insanity

Judges are complicit in the murder of innocent people by repeat criminals

It’s not like they don’t know these facts.

60% of violent criminals released from prison return to prison with a new conviction within just a few years

Hold the judges accountable

[Liz4SF @incitafusio]

Thea Brenda Hopkins is a danger to public safety, especially seniors. Why is she out on bail? She has numerous felonies... where is her mug shot??

[Liz4SF @incitafusio]

Public safety is a peripheral consideration - Thea Brenda Hopkins out on bail, petitions for drug diversion, skips numerous court dates & targets Asian senior women for assault & "accidental" shoving deaths. No mug shot released bc it fuels racism. Judge Murlene Randall presides over drug court - will she help or hurt criminal justice?
https://t.co/raUM2qjMR3

[Liz4SF @incitafusio]

Restorative justice + pro-crime judges that think their suburban neighborhoods are immune to crime in the bay area better take note - home invasion in Piedmont.
https://t.co/i87Re8VxT6
https://t.co/vZlSSZre2u

[Garry Tan @garrytan]

Tomorrow, the killer of Grandpa Vicha is expected to walk free. His pretrial detention already exceeded the max sentence of four years.

This is SF "justice."

https://t.co/B3H088k741

[Liz4SF @incitafusio]

Antoine Watson sentencing Thurs Mar 26th in death of Grandpa Vicha - he'll likely walk out a free man bc he accrued ~10yrs of "time-served" for 5yrs of pre-trial detention. Manslaughter carries a 4yr max sentence. Justice was NOT served. Timely trials matter. A jury drawn at the height of Asian hate in SF is NOT a jury drawn 5yrs later & witnesses move, memories blur.
https://t.co/EkdiN13YoN

[Jerold Chinn 陳景深 @Jerold_Chinn]

Driver in deadly West Portal crash sentenced to probation, no prison time https://t.co/7rXny4HGHg

[jj smith @war24182236]

The State Of California has reached out to me concerning this video

[Stop Crime Action @SCActionNews]

Get to Know Assistant District Attorney Phoebe Maffei!
You are invited to meet Tuesday via Zoom with Phoebe Maffei, a candidate for San Francisco Superior Court. A senior San Francisco Assistant District Attorney, we have heard good things about her professionalism and knowledge of the law.  Join us to meet and ask questions of her.  And get the latest from Stop Crime Action about the results of our Judge Report Card.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm

JOIN ZOOM MEETING CLICK HERE:https://t.co/4zQ1TLT7We

Phoebe Maffei was the prosecutor on the Paul Pelosi attack case and also the prosecutor on a number of Asian hate crimes, including the stabbing of a 94 year old Asian woman. 

Judges matter! We need good candidates for judge. No matter how well our police and district attorney do their jobs, unprofessional or unknowledgeable judges can ruin lives.  Poor judicial decisions can put a dangerous criminal back on the streets without proper regard for public safety, endangering us all.  Look at the hundreds of drug dealers released in San Francisco after 48 hours or less in jail -- despite often being caught with enough fentanyl to kill thousands.

Or the case of Bill Gene Hobbs, who was allowed to sexually assault and harass women and children at least 9 different times. A San Francisco judge refused to issue a restraining order on him to keep him away from a teen.

Or the disaster dealt by the entire criminal justice system in the case of Troy McAllister. The convicted felon with a 30-year criminal justice record was free on the streets when he stole a car, brandished a 9mm pistol, and killed pedestrians Elizabeth Platt (60 years old) and Hanako Abe (27) in a crosswalk in a hit-and-run.

More judicial caution would have saved their lives, because his prior criminal history per Perplexity included 73 felonies and 34 misdemeanors in San Francisco alone ... including two prior robbery strikes, attempted carjacking (third strike), drug sales, burglary, vehicle theft, auto burglary, resisting arrest, battery, and firearm charges before the fatal crash.

Let's see if Assistant DA Maffei can do better as a judge! MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 17 AT 7 PM.

[Stop Crime Action @SCActionNews]

January 29, 2026

San Francisco Anti-Crime Group to Issue Judge Report Card

More Transparency for San Francisco Superior Court Judges
San Francisco - The grassroots group Stop Crime Action is issuing an initial “Judge Report Card” this month. The purpose of this program is two-fold: 1) to provide the public with a primer on San Francisco Superior Court criminal justice operations, and 2) to enhance public education about our judges. (The filing deadline to run for judge is February 4; judges who file their candidacy but do not attract an opponent will be automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot.)

Even though judges are a critical link in the public safety chain, members of the public can obtain almost no useful information about them beyond their education and previous jobs. Virtually nothing is known about most judges’ performance or record while on the bench, the group said.

“We recognize the importance of an independent judiciary making fair decisions based on the law,” says Frank Noto, president of the anti-crime group. “The public deserves transparency and a fact-based evaluation of the performance of its elected judges. We are shining light on the judiciary and the criminal justice system.”

While crime rates are down substantially in San Francisco over the past three years, the San Francisco Police Department and District Attorney can only accomplish so much if repeat or serious offenders are allowed to roam freely. Despite an appalling 621 drug overdose deaths last year in San Francisco, many chronic drug dealers and other repeat felons are free on our streets because of overly lenient court rulings.

Last week, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins reported that 58 percent of the 1,217 defendants with felony narcotics charges pending had already been released pretrial on previous charges and then failed to appear in court. A quarter of them had failed to appear in more than one case and some failed to appear four or more times. Inappropriate release before trial has clearly led to more crimes and victims.

Remarks by San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins from two years ago are still mostly valid: “Repeat and chronic offenders are selling the most deadly substance we’ve seen in this city. That tells you something about what has been going on in the courtrooms of this city. The judges are not taking this seriously. The judges are ignoring it.”

Twenty-seven Superior Court judges’ terms will end a year from now unless they apply for an additional six-year term. Stop Crime Action has prepared written evaluations of these incumbent judges who rule on criminal matters, and when appropriate has also cited family court cases which often involve domestic violence, abuse or harassment.

The group’s reporting is based on information gained from sources such as a survey of trial attorneys, available public databases, courtroom observers and online research of media and other sources. Information from Stop Crime SF’s Court Watch program is integrated into the reports.

San Franciscans are encouraged to support the effort to bring transparency and accountability to a judicial branch that seems to offer very little of either. Join Stop Crime Action hereto help this effort.

Media representatives are encouraged to sign up to receive a copy of the Judge Report Card by sending an email to [email protected]. The same email address can also be used by community groups who would like presentations or information on our Judge Report Card.
For more information, contact:
Frank Noto
[email protected]
[email protected]

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[jj smith @war24182236]

Across the street from San Francisco City Hall is San Francisco Main Public Library this is the scene you and your kids will see while going to get a book!

[Alice Xavier @xa24243363]

https://t.co/BEXCS5tVfW

[Stop Crime Action @SCActionNews]

This verdict is a failure of justice. An 84-year-old man was violently killed in an unprovoked attack that helped spark the Stop Asian Hate movement, and today the system says it wasn’t murder. Our elders deserve protection. Our communities deserve accountability. We will not accept a justice system that minimizes violence against Asian Americans. #JusticeForVicha #StopAsianHate #ProtectOurElders

https://t.co/foQvwaIqRi

[The Marina Times ⛵️ 🗞️ @TheMarinaTimes]

Yes, Lurie signed the reparations bill stealthily the day before Christmas Eve. Here are the documents ⬇️

[Liz4SF @incitafusio]

Just to be clear, Judge Begert allowed at least 2 delays in diversion court. Hopkins was not charged with homicide, so bail still had to be set by Judge Brian Stretch, and bail was paid for by Hopkins family; even though Hopkins has a long history of felonies. On Jan 12th, Begert will determine if Hopkins should get "diversion" - even though she is legally NOT qualified, as diversion is for "low level offenses", not for elder abuse, assault w/ deadly weapons, assault resulting in serious harm and death of victims, & drug dealing. Hopkins should have been charged also with homicide.

[Liz4SF @incitafusio]

Thea Brenda Hopkins has long history of violent felonies, including assault w/ deadly weapon, child endangerment, drug dealing & assault of peace officer. Why did the DA not charge homicide? Under CA law, bail is denied for capital offenses or violent felonies w/ danger or flight risk. Without a homicide charge, bail eligibility remained; thus Judge Brian Stretch (Dept 20), had no choice but to set bail and Hopkins family covered the bail. @SusanDReynolds

2024-03-07: Elder abuse causing great bodily harm (PC 368(b)(1), felony); Assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury (PC 245(a)(4), felony).

2024-12-10: Assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury (PC 245(a)(4), felony); Battery causing serious bodily injury (PC 243(d), felony); Elder abuse causing great bodily harm (PC 368(b)(1), felony).

2018-09-17: Robbery (PC 211, felony); Assault with a firearm on a peace officer (PC 245.2, felony); Child endangerment (PC 273a(b), misdemeanor); Grand theft (PC 487(a), felony).

2013-04-19: Assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury (PC 245(a)(4), felony); Battery causing serious bodily injury (PC 243(d), felony).

2002-04-15: Assault with a deadly weapon (PC 245(a)(1), felony).

2002-03-14: Sale/transportation of a controlled substance (HS 11352(a), felony).

[💥Susan Dyer Reynolds🗞️ @SusanDReynolds]

“The district attorney must vigorously oppose the 995 motion. Hanako, her mother, and all those deeply affected by her murder should see justice done even at this late date. This case must go to trial.”— ⁦@TheVOSF⁩ contributor @JohnTrasvina⁩ https://t.co/XUNDqeaYSr

[Liz4SF @incitafusio]

In 2026, SB 848 will..🧵
– Ban confidential separation agreements that hide sexual abuse or serious misconduct
– End the “neutral reference” loophole, which will force disclosure. Districts can no longer give a clean or neutral reference for employees investigated for child-abuse allegations. Districts must disclose to other districts, public or private.
– Create a statewide searchable misconduct database for all school employees, starting July 1, 2027, of all substantiated cases of egregious behavior.
– Mandates a preemployment database that will prohibit hiring anyone listed.
– Expand mandatory reporting to volunteers, contractors, and school board members. Failure to report will be a misdemeanor.
– Close the “resign before you’re fired” loophole. Districts must complete investigations and report them to the new statewide system. Resignation no longer kills the process.
– Require parent notification when a staff member with substantial student contact is under investigation for sexual abuse or certain violent/sexual offenses.

[Liz4SF @incitafusio]

Asian seniors in SF need to be on high alert - Thea Hopkins is out on bail, even though she's been charged with elder assault & abuse, and "accidentally shoved" a woman to her death. Special thanks to Judge Begert and Defender Raju's team... who deprioritize public safety over judicial loopholes. We need to release mug shots again @SFPDChiefYep @SFPD
https://t.co/rVbXdrSrNS