Press Conference: Former Deputy DA Michael Gressett to Announce Filing of Lawsuit Alleging Politically Motivated Malicious Prosecution by CoCoCo DA's Office, The City of Martinez and Martinez Police Department

OAKLAND, Calif., March. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT:   Michael Gressett will be present at the Press Conference on March 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM.  The government claim forms for Contra Costa County and the City of Martinez, alleging malicious prosecution,  will be filed on March 21, 2012 and will be available at the press conference.

WHERE:  Press conference will be held at the Law Firm of Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer, 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1600, Oakland, California 94612

WHEN:  Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 10:30 A.M.

WHO:  Former Deputy District Attorney Michael Gressett was maliciously investigated and prosecuted after being accused of raping a fellow assistant district attorney.  His case has been widely publicized.  All criminal charges against Mr. Gressett were recently dismissed.  He was also ordered reinstated to his position after an arbitrator found the allegations against Mr. Gressett had no factual basis.  He is filing a civil suit alleging the entire prosecution was politically motivated. 

Former District Attorney Michael Gressett will be present at the press conference along with his attorneys J. Gary Gwilliam and Jayme L. Burns.

VISUALS:  Mr. Gressett will be available to answer questions and be interviewed.

CONTACT:   J Gary Gwilliam at 510-832-5411 or [email protected].  If Mr. Gwilliam is not available please contact Jayme L. Burns  at 510-832-5411 or [email protected] or Jane Gorelick at 510-832-5411.

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