Sheriff 's wife says couple will fight allegations . ` ensure that we do not take steps that undermine the integrity of the criminal justice proceedings under way . '' The sheriff said he was not aware of the alleged abuse until a reporter contacted him last week and that his office had been investigating the case for months. ` extremely serious and troubling '' Ross Mirkarimi is accused of domestic violence .
Sheriff 's wife says couple will fight allegations . The sheriff said he was not aware of the alleged abuse until a reporter contacted him last week and that his office had been investigating the case for months. ` extremely serious and troubling '' Ross Mirkarimi is accused of domestic violence .