Former Mayor Arrested for Abuse | San Francisco News

Former Biggs mayor Robert Bassett, who resigned from city council earlier this year, has been arrested on multiple felony charges including sexual penetration and statutory rape, stemming from allegations he abused a foreign exchange student in his home. The case, triggered by a police tip, involves repeated assaults on a minor, raising serious concerns about trust and safety for exchange students. Authorities confirm the student is safe and receiving support, while keeping key details under wraps during the ongoing investigation. This shocking development casts a dark shadow over Bassett’s public service record. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3963cbb48ed5a940