For Immediate Release

October 4, 2019

NANCY TUNG (湯曉慧): APPOINTMENT OF SUZY LOFTUS REEKS OF POLITICAL CRONYISM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — District Attorney candidate Nancy Tung has issued the following statement in response to Mayor London Breed appointing political crony Suzy Loftus to the soon to be vacated District Attorney position:

“Mayor London Breed appointing her endorsed candidate for District Attorney, just days before people start voting, reeks of cronyism and political backroom deals. This is a blatant move to inappropriately influence this critically important election, and yet another example of the District Attorney’s Office being politicized and used for personal favoritism. Enough is enough.

“This interim appointment of Loftus as an empty suit in the DA’s office is wholly opportunistic. She will do nothing to shape the office in the less than three weeks she will be the interim. This is obviously an effort to artificially bolster Loftus’s campaign. If candidate Loftus truly cared about the people of San Francisco, she would have rejected this overtly political appointment and allowed the election to proceed without interference.”

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ABOUT NANCY TUNG 湯曉慧:

TWO DECADES DELIVERING JUSTICE FOR THE PEOPLE

A trial prosecutor and former California Deputy Attorney General with nearly two decades of experience delivering justice for the People, Nancy Tung has handled thousands of cases in local, state, and federal court. As San Francisco District Attorney, Nancy will move criminal justice reform forward. She’ll prioritize early intervention to address challenges facing our neighborhoods and lead a D.A.’s office that’s effective, proactive, transparent, and upholds our progressive values.

AN IMMIGRANT FAMILY COMMITTED TO SERVICE

Nancy’s parents immigrated to the U.S. for a better life. They marveled at the freedoms granted ordinary people. Nancy’s father inspired her with his love of democracy, leading Nancy to a career in public service.

USING THE LAW TO HELP PEOPLE AS A DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA

Nancy attended UC Berkeley, where she mentored young women and helped provide students with fellowships in state government. After graduating in three years, she worked her way through Georgetown University Law Center. While studying for her law degree, she represented low-income tenants in disputes with landlords. After law school, she spent a year at a private firm in L.A., but quickly realized public service was her true calling. In 2001, she moved to San Francisco to serve as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of California. As a State prosecutor, her work included partnering with local District Attorneys to return internationally kidnapped children to their families.

A DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY WITH UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE

Nancy has the most courtroom experience of any candidate. She worked as a prosecutor in the San Francisco District Attorney’s office for over a decade, prosecuting domestic violence (including all stalking cases in San Francisco) and upholding public integrity by prosecuting police misconduct, fraud, and embezzlement. She protected consumers, prosecuting high-profile cases against Fortune 500 companies for unfair business practices, false advertising, and fraud. As a senior prosecutor, Nancy has mentored dozens of San Francisco prosecutors and is regarded as a statewide leader on legal ethics and consumer protection issues. Today, Nancy is a Deputy District Attorney in Alameda County. There, Nancy investigates whistleblower cases jointly with state agencies, and is currently investigating large multinational companies in technology, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors.

MOM, WIFE, VOLUNTEER, MENTOR, PROUD DEMOCRAT

Nancy’s an active member of Moms Demand Action, using her experience as a prosecutor and mom to fight for sensible gun laws. She serves on the board of Stop Crime SF, a group dedicated to protecting victims and holding politicians accountable. She’s been a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, leads an informal group of EMILY’s List graduates, which trains and supports women running for public office, and served on boards of local democratic clubs.

Nancy lives in SOMA with her husband, Joe, 1-year-old son, Malcom, and dog, Cookie.

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