San Francisco, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured ten convictions of Amit Rindhe (37), after a trial by jury for physically and sexually attacking a woman. Mr. Rindhe was convicted of seven counts of rape by force (PC 261(a)(2)), two counts of making criminal threats (PC 422) and one count of domestic violence (PC 273.5(a)).
“I would like to thank the jury for their service in this case and holding Mr. Rindhe accountable for his crimes,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “I would also like to thank the survivor for her courage and hope that this verdict helps her continue to heal from the trauma and abuse she endured. My office takes these cases seriously and will do everything we can to ensure there is justice in each case.”
According to testimony and other evidence presented at trial, Mr. Rindhe began physically abusing the victim, in 2022. In October of 2022, during an argument he threatened to shoot and kill the victim as well as have her family harmed. He then slapped her and put a pillow over her face briefly. After the argument he apologized to her and then forced himself on her. He continued this cycle of abuse monthly after other arguments. On one occasion he strangled her and caused bruising along her neck and wrists. After each incident, he would beg to make their marriage work and even agreed to therapy. In March of 2023, Mr. Rindhe threatened to kill the victim with a gun again and began punching and slapping her all over her face and back. In fear, the victim ran out of the apartment and called the authorities who arrived promptly and took him into custody.
The case against Mr. Rindhe was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Christina Mickels, with assistance from District Attorney Investigator Rosanna Figueroa, the District Attorney’s domestic violence and sexual assault team, intern Anoushka Jasuja and IT support from Morris Moore and Noaeh Pinaire. Victim Advocate Monica Carrillo Rivas worked closely with and provided support for the survivor through the pendency of this case. Prosecutors were able to develop a strong case against Mr. Rindhe because of the outstanding investigation of the San Francisco Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit.
“I want to thank the jury for their attentiveness during this long trial. I also want to applaud the victim for her bravery,” said Assistant District Attorney Christina Mickels. “It is not easy to acknowledge you are in danger and choose your own life when you love your abuser. I urge anyone who is stuck in this cycle to reach out for help and document what you can. You are worthy of a life without constant fear. You do have support even if you don’t know it yet.”
Mr. Rindhe is currently in custody. Sentencing is scheduled for September 10, 2024.
If you or a loved one is in need of 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
• San Francisco Women Against Rape 415.647.7273
• Rape Trauma Services 650.692.7276
• Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) 800.656.4673
Court Number: 23004829
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