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San Francisco case could have wide impact on police, mentally ill
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Mar 23, 2015
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San Francisco case could have wide impact on police, mentally ill
The justices will the San Francisco v. Sheehan case, which dates back to the 2008 shooting of Teresa Sheehan by police officers.
File: The U.S. Supreme Court is shown Feb. 5, 2009 in Washington, DC.
File: The U.S. Supreme Court is shown Feb. 5, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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The justices will the San Francisco v. Sheehan case, which dates back to the 2008 shooting of Teresa Sheehan by police officers.

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case the could redefine how police treat the disabled and mentally ill.

The justices will begin considering a case known as San Francisco v. Sheehan, which dates back to the 2008 shooting of Teresa Sheehan by police officers who charged into her room at a group home. 

Many legal experts believe the case could have wide implications. For more, we turn to San Francisco Chronicle legal affairs reporter, Bob Egelko.