SAN FRANCISCO - Bill Gene Hobbs – the man who was convicted in 2023 of groping or assaulting women across San Francisco – is back in custody after he was released from prison and spotted back in the city allegedly harassing women once again.

San Francisco Sheriff’s Office jail records show Hobbs was booked about 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday for violating his parole, and that he was being held without bail being set.

The backstory:

The San Francisco Chronicle reported on Monday that Hobbs was spotted again in the city , including in and around Dolores Park, the Castro, and Duboce Triangle.

Reporters said they observed Hobbs approaching women.

San Francisco police on Tuesday said they had not received any reports accusing Hobbs of new crimes. The department also said it could not confirm w

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