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Chesa Boudin (/ ˈ tʃ eɪ s ə b uː ˈ d iː n /, CHAY-sə boo-DEEN; born August 21, 1980) is an American lawyer who served as the 29th District Attorney of San Francisco from January 8, 2020, to July 8, 2022.
Jan 24, 2024 · The former San Francisco DA, who was ousted in a 2022 recall election, talks about the challenges and opportunities for progressive prosecutors and policies. He discusses the need for long-term institution building, data-driven decision-making and public education.
Chesa Boudin is the executive director of the Criminal Law & Justice Center at Berkeley Law. He was San Francisco's district attorney from 2020 to 2022, where he implemented reforms to reduce incarceration and improve justice.
Jun 7, 2022 · Voters in San Francisco topple the city’s progressive district attorney, Chesa Boudin. Mr. Boudin, who had eliminated cash bail and sought to reduce the prison population, was removed in a vote...
Jun 7, 2022 · SAN FRANCISCO — Progressive Dist. Atty. Chesa Boudin, who became a lightning rod for controversies over crime and homelessness in San Francisco, will not finish his first term as the city’s...
Jun 8, 2022 · Voters removed Boudin from office in a recall election amid rising crime and frustration with his policies. The recall campaign was backed by business groups and opposed by progressive activists and organizations.
Jul 29, 2021 · The Trial of Chesa Boudin. Can a young progressive prosecutor survive a political backlash in San Francisco? By Benjamin Wallace-Wells. July 29, 2021. “It doesn’t matter that crime is down,”...
