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Michael Gressett Speaksnew

The longtime prosecutor who no longer face rape charges goes public with his story as he prepares to sue Contra Costa County and the men who put him in jail.
East Bay Express  |  John Geluardi  |  03-26-2012  |  Crime & Justice

A Thin Line in Richmondnew

After a bloody fight at City Hall, City Manager Bill Lindsay must decide the fate of a controversial anti-gang-violence program.
East Bay Express  |  John Geluardi  |  11-01-2011  |  Policy Issues

Embarrassing the D.A.new

An outgoing top prosecutor allegedly ran and hid from a process server and then instigated a violent confrontation.
East Bay Express  |  John Geluardi  |  08-24-2011  |  Crime & Justice

Shane's Campaign to Free Leonard Peltiernew

For years, Shane Gray has been on a singular quest to raise awareness of the jailed Indian activist. But now his ubiquitous signs are drawing the ire of local law enforcement.
East Bay Express  |  John Geluardi  |  02-14-2011  |  Civil Liberties

A Troubled Rape Case in California's Contra Costa Countynew

The high-profile rape charges against Deputy District Attorney Michael Gressett are tainted by questionable facts, unorthodox prosecutorial conduct, and the unmistakable whiff of politics.
East Bay Express  |  John Geluardi  |  10-29-2009  |  Crime & Justice

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