Calls for Change in San Francisco After Fatal Stabbing of Cash App Founder Bob Lee.
The stabbing death of Cash App creator Bob Lee has led to criticism of San Francisco's progressive policies, with some calling the city "lawless" and "horrific." However, rates of violent offenses in the city have remained relatively steady or decreased over the last decade, except for a brief uptick in 2019. San Francisco has far fewer homicides per year compared to cities of similar size. While property crimes are up, violent crime rates are down. San Francisco ended its cash bail policy, allowing pre-trial detention only if a defendant poses an "unreasonable risk" to victim or public safety.