While the LAPD reported that Rock did not wish to file a police report, former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani explained that the idea of "pressing charges" is a legal misconception, and that the choice was ultimately up to the office of Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer.[119] Criminal defense lawyer Alison Triessl echoed these sentiments, saying: "I would surprised if the city attorney does not seriously consider [charges] because it was so public... Are they sending the wrong message if they don't prosecute him? [...]