Former DA Michael Gressett Sets the Record Straight, Vows to Appeal Ruling

OAKLAND, Calif., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer release the following: On March 10, 2015, U.S. Northern District Judge Edward Chen granted a motion for summary judgment dismissing Michael Gressett's case against Contra Costa County.  Michael Gressett and his attorneys believe the ruling is legally and factually incorrect and intend to appeal it.

Mr. Gressett's attorney, J. Gary Gwilliam said:

"The decision denying Mr. Gressett his right to a jury trial is just plain wrong and we fully intend to appeal it to the Ninth Circuit.  Michael Gressett has a right to have a jury decide on the facts whether Contra Costa County should pay for the malicious investigation and prosecution that destroyed Mr. Gressett's career." 

Mr. Gwilliam added:  "The criminal case against Michael Gressett was dismissed because he is and always has been innocent."

An Arbitrator Norman Brand ordered Mr. Gressett be reinstated to his job because he found that the rape allegations against Gressett were politically motivated and had no factual basis.  The Arbitrator's opinion and other substantial evidence was entirely ignored in the opinion dismissing the case against Contra Costa County and five former and current employees of the District Attorney's Office. 

SOURCE The Law Firm of Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer

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