SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the SFDA’s Office announced that Billy Hudson, 44, was convicted after a trial by jury for multiple assaults along with other charges. He was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of assault, vandalism, and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.
According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, on October 15, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Hudson was asked to leave Safeway on the 200 block of King Street by security guards under suspicion of prior thefts. He reacted by assaulting one of the guards. Upon leaving the store, he pulled out a machete and assaulted the other guard before fleeing. Approximately 25 minutes later, the defendant arrived at a pizza restaurant on the 900 block of Market Street and assaulted the employees there, before breaking a plastic partition and being chased off. Mr. Hudson was apprehended by San Francisco Police Department minutes later.
“I want to thank the jury for their thoughtful deliberation.” said Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Yang. “San Franciscans and our visitors should feel secure in doing simple everyday activities like shopping for groceries or getting a bite to eat. This verdict assists us in our continued pursuit of that goal.”
Hudson is currently in custody and his sentencing is scheduled for March 11, 2025.
