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‘Unwavering Belief in Justice’: San Francisco's Public Defender Jeff Adachi Dies

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Public Defender Jeff Adachi was known for his commitment to providing the best legal representation to his clients even when it was unpopular. He was 59 years old. (Bert Johnson/KQED)

Jeff Adachi died suddenly Friday night. While details of how he died are still under investigation, many are remembering Adachi and his tireless efforts as a public defender who provided fair legal representation to the people who needed it most. Adachi was the only elected public defender in the state of California, making his position fighting for and against the system unique.

Guest: Scott Shafer, Senior Editor of KQED’s Politics and Government Desk.

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