Editor's Note: Last week, a debate was held between the four candidates vying for the recently vacated position of San Francisco Attorney. George Gason, David Onek, Vu Trinh and Sharmin Bock spoke on a number of issues including: the war on drugs, conviction rates, and the three strikes law. Ann Bassette is a video producer for New America Media.
San Francisco District Attorney candidate David Onek discusses conviction rates in San Francisco. David Onek discusses how race-neutral decisions affect communities of color.
San Francisco District Attorney incumbent George Gascon discusses conviction rates in San Francisco.
George Gason speaks on the war on drugs in San Francisco.
San Francisco District Attorney candidate Vu Trinh speaks to the issue of rights and justice for victims of crime.
Vu Trinh discusses the current state of the 3 Strikes Law.
Sharmin Bock explains how she will be a hands-on leader if she is elected as San Francisco's District Attorney.
Sharmin Bock explains her stance on the zero-tolerance policy for discrimination.
The debate was sponsored by: Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, ACLU-Northern Calif, African American Art and Culture Complex, Asian Law Caucus, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Equal Justice Society.
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