San Francisco's new District Attorney Chesa Boudin fires several prosecutors, source says

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco's new District Attorney, Chesa Boudin, has reportedly fired several prosecutors in his office.

Boudin was just sworn into office on Wednesday.

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The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that at least six attorneys were fired - including several managers in the District Attorney's felony office.

Chesa Boudin released a statement to ABC7 News on Friday:

"I had to make difficult staffing decisions today in order to put in place a management team that will help me accomplish the work I am committed to do for San Francisco."