Black woman injured by SFPD after jaywalking, files legal claim against city
Briefly

Christiana Porter's legal claim against the city highlights the serious injuries she sustained due to alleged excessive force by the SFPD, raising concerns over police accountability.
Porter accuses officer Josh McFall of using excessive force for a jaywalking stop, which is against California law unless there is a risk of collision.
The San Francisco NAACP Youth Council is pushing for accountability and reforms within the SFPD, emphasizing the need for an investigation into the incident involving Porter.
California's Freedom to Walk Act underscores the legal context of the incident, reinforcing protections for pedestrians crossing the street when it is safe to do so.
Read at Mission Local
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