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Former SF Human Rights Chief Faces 17 Felonies for Fund Misuse

4/9/2026

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Sheryl Davis, the former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, faces 17 felony counts and two misdemeanor charges.
An audit shows she allegedly misused over $685,000 in city funds for personal expenses, including her son’s tuition.
She resigned in September 2024, while continuing to receive a monthly retirement benefit of $4,952.23.
If convicted of moral turpitude, she could lose pension benefits.

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Story summary

Sheryl Davis, the former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, faces 17 felony counts and two misdemeanor charges.
An audit shows she allegedly misused over $685,000 in city funds for personal expenses, including her son’s tuition.
She resigned in September 2024, while continuing to receive a monthly retirement benefit of $4,952.23.
If convicted of moral turpitude, she could lose pension benefits.