San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins speaks during a news conference at the Judicial Building in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (Photo by The Associated Press/Jeff Chiu)
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A man who allegedly yelled anti-LGBTQ slurs and threw signs at a man in the Mission District has been charged with hate crimes, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced. Suspect Jeffrey Landon, 58, was arraigned on Thursday and has pleaded not guilty while denying the charges.
Landon was also charged with one additional count of assault with a deadly weapon, according to the district attorney. Landon allegedly yelled multiple anti-LGBTQ slurs at a man walking on Harrison Street toward 24th Street. The victim ignored Landon and kept walking, according to the district attorney.
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Landon then allegedly chased the victim, continuing to yell “obscene language and anti-LGBTQ derogatory language.” As the victim continued to walk away, Landon allegedly picked up an A-frame sign and threw it at the victim. The sign landed at the victim’s feet, but no physical injuries were sustained.
Landon fled the scene and was taken into custody by San Francisco police, according to the district attorney.
“Hate crimes will not be tolerated in San Francisco and will be prosecuted,” the district attorney said.
Brooke Jenkins. “We are proud of our diversity and will do everything in our power to protect it.
To keep all Americans safe. Hate crimes have serious consequences for individual victims and entire communities.
By sowing hatred, distrust and division, San Francisco and
Stand up for justice.”
Landon is currently in custody and is scheduled to next appear in court on August 6th.
