Jury's Verdict in the Murder Trial of Kathryn Steinle
San Francisco Writer Anh Lê Reflects
Commentary
The jury in the Kate Steinle murder trial case in San Francisco rendered its verdict on November 30.
Ms. Steinle was killed by a gun fired by Jose Ines Garcias Karate, as she was taking a stroll with her father on Pier 14 in San Francisco on July 1, 2015.
While the jury has spoken, let us not, however, dismiss nor disregard the life of Ms. Kathryn Steinle, the 32-year old woman who was killed by and whose life was snuffed out by a single bullet which pierced her heart, after having dinner with her father.
Let us not forget Ms. Steinle's's words to her father after she was hit by the bullet to her back and collapsing in her father's arms, "Help me, Dad."
Let us, as the Steinle's fellow human beings, show empathy.
It has been observed that many of the news articles during the murder trial seem to have ignored the tragedy of Ms. Steinle's killing and death, and their impact on Ms. Steinle's parents, brother, and family.
Let us, both in the City of St. Francis and elsewhere, remember that Ms. Steinle's killing and death has left behind her father and mother, Mr. Jim Steinle and Ms. Liz Sullivan, and her brother, Mr. Brad Steinle, to grieve deeply for the rest of their lives.
Her killing and death has diminished us, our community, our society.
Let us not forget our belief in and the value of the sanctity of human life.
Let us remember the value and sanctity of Ms. Kathryn Steinle's own life.
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SAN FRANCISCO VETERANS FILM FESTIVAL
The VIP and Filmmaker RECEPTION IS ON
SATURDAY, DEC. 2, 6 PM.
This will be held at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery, War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue which is a short walk from the Library. There will be a red carpet photo area. The event will be catered with food and wine. We hope you can join us and meet other filmmakers, partners, funders, SFVFF team, fans, the OneVet OneVoice board, some media and special guests.
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Let folks know about this growing event...only in sixth year.
"Love Separated in Life...Love Reunited in Honor" by Jackie Wright & Jack LiVolsi screens Sunday at 3:05 p.m. at the SF Main Library Koret Auditorium.
Trailer:
Did the documentary make or miss the mark? See what San Francisco writer Anh Lê has to say. The article has a foreword by Mrs. Ginger Shannon Young, who was made a widow with two children at the combat death of her pilot husband Lt. Kenneth A. Shannon, March 15, 1964. And Charles Blatcher, III , Chairman, National Coalition of Black Veteran Organizations speaks on the subject of "Blacks serving Disproportionately in the Service during the Vietnam Conflict."
Community Profile
Judge Karen V. Clopton Continues to Speak Up and Speak Out
In a November 10th article, Judge Karen V. Clopton Explains Impact of Federal Judges in Teen Vogue
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Judge Karen V. Clopton at September 19 2017 Press Conference.
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Taking on corporate giants such as Uber and Pacific Gas and Electric, Judge Clopton is known for fearless investigation. Find out more about Judge Clopton at
https://karenclopton.com/
Judge Clopton's love for law and justice goes beyond the courts. An example was her participation at Congregation Emanu-EL for the San Francisco Black Film Festival panel on implicit bias after the screening of Jeff Adachi's "America Needs a Racial Facial."
The panel discussion videotaped by Johnnie Burrell of International Media TV includes: San Francisco Public Defender, Jeff Adachi; Attorney & Founder of Advocates for Justice Jacq Wilson; Judge Karen V. Clopton and Oakland based Supreme Court Winning Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price. Interesting food for thought now more than ever.
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