GREENVILLE, Texas ā A man who was arrested and charged with murder a year ago in a fatal shooting near Greenville, Texas, before being cleared is suing the county sheriffās office, sheriff and law enforcement officials for more than $3 million.
The lawsuit by Brandon Gonzales, 24, filed Tuesday and first reported Greenville Herald-Banner alleges false arrest and imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
Gonzales was released Nov. 6 after the sheriff's office said information favorable to him was discovered and asked prosecutors drop charges.
Gonzales, who was arrested at a car dealership where he worked, moved to Florida after his release but said he is still recognized as having been charged with murder.
"Itās like, even though I was set free ā they finally found out I was innocent ā itās still there.ā