October 2016

Historic Sea Scout boat “Viking” had capsized

By Daniel James Brown

Daniel James Brown grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended Diablo Valley College, the University of California at Berkeley, and UCLA. He taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford before becoming a technical writer and editor. He now writes narrative nonfiction books full time. His primary interest as a writer is in bringing compelling historical events to life vividly and accurately.  He and his wife live in the country outside of Seattle, Washington.

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In the September 16, 2016 edition of SF Gate there was a headline article of “Adachi says defendant in BART arrest had the right to fight police.” Apparently Public Defender Jeff Adachi will be arguing in court that his client’s “actions were necessary in order for him to save his life.” Part of those actions condoned by Mr. Adachi were the biting, kicking, and finger gouging of the police officers along with spitting on them by the defendant. This combative resister was even able to kick the body worn camera off of one of the officers.