San Francisco prosecutors say an unlicensed civil engineer facing more than 200 felony charges can go to trial for allegedly creating fake documentation for dozens of construction projects.
District Attorney George Gascon announced Monday that a judge ruled on Friday there's enough sufficient evidence for a trial in the fraud case against notorious San Francisco permit "expediter'' Jimmy Jen.
The 59-year-old Jen is accused of using the names of licensed engineers for more than 100 projects submitted for approval since 1990.
Jen was a former plan checker for the city of San Francisco well known in construction circles for his ability to push permits through building inspectors.
Jen and former employee, Jian Min Fong, who faces more than 80 felonies on similar charges, are both scheduled for arraignment on July 30.
Judge Says SF Permit ‘Expediter' Can go to Trial
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