San Francisco, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured a conviction of Maurice Smith (55), after a trial by jury, for domestic violence and battery.
“I would like to thank the jury for their service on this trial,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “The jury’s verdict holds Mr. Smith accountable and sends a message of support to all suffering behind closed doors: you are not alone. My office will always stand with survivors and victims and do everything we can to fight for justice and help them heal from the trauma.”
According to testimony and other evidence presented at trial, on July 1, 2025, at around 5 p.m., San Francisco Police responded to a reported domestic dispute and quickly discovered evidence of a violent attack. Mr. Smith was intoxicated and had engaged in an altercation with a woman when her relative intervened. The primary victim sustained a bloody bite wound, and the intervening victim was kicked and repeatedly struck in the head.
The case against Mr. Smith was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Samantha Zurcher with assistance from District Attorney Investigator Teddy Martin and paralegals Lena Ku and Aareona Miles. Victim Advocate Kendall Anderson worked with the victims through the pendency of this case. Prosecutors were able to develop a strong case against Mr. Smith based on the swift response and thorough investigation by SFPD’s Bayview Station and Special Victims Unit.
“This case is a clear example of how domestic violence hurts entire families,” said Assistant District Attorney Samantha Zurcher. “A woman was violently assaulted, and her family was placed in a position of immediate danger and trauma. I commend the jury for holding Mr. Smith responsible for his actions.”
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
• Black Women Revolt, 888.260.1498 Ext. 1
Court Number: 25014084
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