Michael Nieto, an assistant district attorney with nearly three decades of experience, was appointed as a Contra Costa Superior Court judge by Governor Newsom. He was involved in prosecuting various serious crimes as part of state initiatives to reduce crime in the East Bay region.
Judge Clare Maier, who was replaced by Nieto, notably allowed the release of names of 17 Antioch police officers accused of using racist slurs. She emphasized that the offensive content of the messages warranted public attention and did not qualify for protection under the California evidence code.
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