Domestic violence billboard targets Mirkarimi

SAN FRANCISCO

The huge ad, posted on 10th and Harrison streets reads: "Domestic Violence is NEVER a Private Matter."

The billboard is a direct jab at remarks made by Mirkarimi about his ongoing domestic violence case against his wife.

On the day he was sworn in as sheriff, Mirkarimi said the issue was a "private, family matter."

Mirkarimi, who denies all charges, is set to stand trial at the end of next week.

La Casa de las Madres, a group which runs a shelter for domestic violence victims, raised money for the billboard campaign.

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