Gavin Newsom’s wife empathized with San Quentin inmates by sharing shocking story of killing her sister
By Josh Koehn
Published on April 7, 2026.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and filmmaker, shared her story of accidentally killing her sister, Stacey, in 1981. She used this story to relate to youth offenders in San Quentin state prison. The revelation of this incident has sparked controversy over her tone and politics as Newsom prepares for a presidential campaign in 2028. Critics have accused her of being tone deaf and out of step. The comments suggest some of the state's most dangerous offenders were placed in prison by accident.
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