From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 50s
SFPD officers beaten man lands in ICU
SFPD officers beat Kevon Gibson on camera, leaving him in intensive care.
In brief
SFPD officers beat Kevon Gibson on camera, leaving him in intensive care. SFPD officers beat Kevon Gibson on camera, leaving him in intensive care. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
SFPD officers beat Kevon Gibson
SFPD officers beat Kevon Gibson on camera, leaving him in intensive care.
Public defender plans to strip certifications
Public defender’s office plans to ask state to strip three officers’ certifications over police brutality.
Gibson hospitalized after beating
Gibson hospitalized in intensive care for several days after police beating on August 17, 2025.
Officers claim Gibson fought
Officers say Gibson fought them during the August 17, 2025 incident in a Sixth Street building.
Public defender compares to Eric Garner
Public defender compares Gibson’s beating to Eric Garner’s death and George Floyd’s killing.
Resident accused Gibson of gun threat
Resident accused Gibson of threatening with gun, but was using torch lighter.
Resident made racist comments
Resident used n-word and threatened to stab Gibson with knife.
Officers mocked Gibson’s name
Officers mocked Gibson’s name, calling him 'big ass boyfriend'.
Gibson says he can’t breathe
Gibson says he can’t breathe during police beating on camera.
Gibson hospitalized and sedated
Gibson hospitalized and sedated before being taken to jail for a year.
Gibson convicted of four crimes
Gibson convicted of four crimes after jury acquitted him of three felonies.
Public defender seeks decertification
Public defender plans to file complaint with city’s Department of Police Accountability.
District attorney defends verdict
District attorney says jury saw video and convicted Gibson of four crimes.
SFPD says use of force was justified
SFPD says officers’ use of force was justified under state law.
What to remember
SFPD officers beat Kevon Gibson on camera, leaving him in intensive care.


