Administrative/Regulatory
Feb. 4, 2006
S.F. Prosecutor Moves From Gangs to Homicide
SAN FRANCISCO - District Attorney Kamala Harris appointed a veteran gang prosecutor Thursday as the new head of her homicide unit. George Butterworth, who has specialized in gang violence cases, will take over the high-profile homicide unit while the city is reeling from a soaring murder rate, especially among black and Hispanic gang members.




Daily Journal Staff Writer
District Attorney Kamala Harris appointed a veteran gang prosecutor Thursday as the new head of her homicide unit.
George Butterworth, who has specialized in gang violence cases, will take over the high-profile homicide unit while the city is reeling from a soaring murder...
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