Nonprofit charged city for alcohol and tobacco products, unable to continue operations in San Francisco

In February, allegations against Jenkins and Murphy surfaced after a city investigation revealed that Jenkins had falsified invoices to use grant funds on extravagant expenses such as cigars, liquor, motorcycle rentals in Tahoe, and late-night pizza deliveries. The investigation also claimed that Murphy, working at a larger nonprofit that Jenkins subcontracted with, approved some of these false claims.

Deputy City Attorney Hunter Sims emphasized in his closing argument at Monday’s hearing that the case was about the breach of public trust. He made it clear that taxpayer funds would not be used to fund lavish trips to Tahoe, purchase alcohol, or buy cigars.

During Monday’s hearing, Jenkins and Murphy publicly defended themselves for the first time. They disclosed their close financial and personal relationship and revealed that they were the subjects of separate internal investigations at their respective workplaces.