Overview
- The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued an immediate suspension that remains in effect until charges are dismissed, she is acquitted, or the commission orders otherwise.
- A grand jury indicted Judge Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez on Jan. 29 on unlawful restraint and official oppression tied to an alleged incident in her courtroom.
- The indictment alleges she unlawfully restrained defense attorney Elizabeth Russell by having her handcuffed on Dec. 17, 2024.
- She was arrested, booked at the Bexar County Jail, and released on bond, and she maintains her innocence and says she will appeal.
- County officials say they are prepared to manage cases from County Court at Law No. 13, which handles a high volume of domestic-violence matters.