Disgraced San Francisco city boss Sheryl Davis arrived in court Thursday to be arraigned on a slew of bombshell corruption charges.
Pictures show Davis in a black jacket warding off cameras and holding a purse. She was accompanied by her attorney Tony Brass and two other unidentified people.
Davis, former head of the city Human Rights Commission, was arrested Monday alongside her boyfriend James Spingola on charges of multiple felony counts of misappropriating public funds and conflicts of interest.
They are accused of diverting millions in funds meant to uplift the black community after the death of George Floyd. She was in charge of the Dream Keeper Initiative — a $120 million plan to assist black residents.
Instead, Davis allegedly engaged in a “pervasive pattern of self-dealing,” according to prosecutors. The funds went to personal projects and parties — including upgraded flights, wine tastings for black college students, concerts and more at VIP events in Beverly Hills, Martha’s Vineyard, and New York City.
She also spent money allegedly on PR firms to promote her book and brand.
About $3 million went toward Spingola’s nonprofit despite netting low scores from city evaluators.
“Ms. Davis was funneling city money to Collective Impact, while also steering how Collective Impact spent its funds, both for HRC use and for her personal benefit,” prosecutors had said, referring to the nonprofit by name.
The relationship between the two was apparently not disclosed.
Davis has been charged with 17 felonies and two misdemeanors, while Spingola faces four felony counts.
Davis’ attorney claimed that she had asked for more guidance but was given none as she transitioned into her role, The Post previously reported.
“They provided her with no guidance about transitioning into government bureaucracy and asked her to develop a robust system to help those in need,” attorney Tony Brass said. “She asked for financial supervision, she asked for internal audits and when no one responded.”