Brooke Jenkins, SF DA, in the news after a recall shakeup; appointed interim DA in July 2022, now shaping prosecutions and policy.
Gwendolyn Westbrook, former CEO of United Council for Human Services, faces charges of misappropriating over $1.2 million in public funds between 2019 and 2023. She allegedly used nonprofit funds for personal expenses, including luxury vehicles and retail purchases. Her arraignment is scheduled for today.
Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, has been charged with attempted murder and arson after throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home and threatening to burn down OpenAI's headquarters. Moreno-Gama traveled from Texas, carried an anti-AI manifesto with threats against Altman, and faces federal and state charges that could lead to life imprisonment. No injuries have been reported.
A man has been charged with attempting to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his home and trying to set the headquarters on fire. The suspect, from Texas, is facing federal and state charges amid rising tensions over AI safety and activism. The attack follows increased threats and protests against AI leaders.