Ballard’s wife told investigators she was assaulted after he consumed a large amount of alcohol and marijuana. GAVIN NEWSOM RECALL EFFORT JUST GOT A MAJOR BOOSTBallard has denied all of the charges, including allegations that he violated a stay-away order last weekend. Ballard’s attorney told Fox News there is "no evidence" to support the stay-away order violation. Ballard runs a public relations firm in San Francisco. Ballard was also the communications director for Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor.

Source: Fox News December 30, 2020 20:59 UTC