San Francisco, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured a conviction of Scott Michael Reyna (52), after a trial by jury for attacking a woman in his home. Mr. Reyna was convicted of domestic violence (PC 273.5(a)), assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury (PC 245(a)(4)) and false imprisonment (PC 236).
“I would like to thank the jury for their service in this trial,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “Survivors of domestic violence are not alone and have my commitment to do everything we can to get justice for them in the courtroom. I hope this conviction sends a message of hope and encouragement to anyone suffering that there is help and support available.’
According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, on the morning of November 11, 2024, Mr. Reyna physically attacked a woman, dragging her by her hair and repeatedly hitting her inside his apartment. Concerned neighbors heard the attack and called 9-1-1. In addition to suffering significant distress, the victim experienced bruising to her face and swelling to her forehead as a result of the assault.
The case against Mr. Reyna was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Gwendolyn West with assistance from District Attorney Investigators Dana Lee, Rosanna Figueroa, Molly Braun and Scott Wong and paralegals Lena Ku and Loretta Luu and IT support from Noaeh Pinaire and Ada Yu. Victim Advocate Jodee Brown worked closely with the victim through the pendency of this case. Prosecutors were able to develop a strong case against Mr. Reyna based on the work of SFPD patrol officers from Bayview Station who responded to the scene and officers from the Special Victim’s Unit who continued the investigation.
“Domestic violence is an insidious feature of every community, unfortunately including San Francisco,” said Assistant District Attorney Gwendolyn West. “I am grateful that the 9-1-1 caller, the victim, and the jury all did their part to interrupt the cycle of violence in this case, making our county safer, inside and out.”
If you or a loved one needs support, please seek help. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
Below are additional resources for support:
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (text) START to 88788 or call 800.799.7233
• WOMAN, Inc 24/7 Support Line, 877.384.3578
• Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC) 415.969.6711
• La Casa De Las Madres Crisis text, 415.200.3575
• A Women’s Place 415.487.2140
• Mission Neighborhood Resource Center 415.869.7977
• Asian Women’s Shelter 24/7 crisis line, 877.751.0880
• Riley Center, St. Vincent de Paul SF – DV Crisis line 415.255.0165
Court Number: 24021209
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