Suspended Bexar County Judge Faces Court Post-Indictment
A suspended Bexar County judge made her first court appearance Friday. The hearing followed an indictment filed in January.
Court appearance
Judge Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez stood before a judge on April 10. It was her first public court proceeding since the indictment.
Charges and allegations
She was indicted on two counts: official oppression and unlawful restraint. The indictment alleges an incident in December 2024.
Prosecutors say she restrained a person by restricting the person’s movements without consent. The conduct allegedly occurred while she acted in her official capacity.
Administrative actions and caseload
Speedlin-Gonzalez has been suspended without pay. The suspension will remain unless charges are dismissed or she is acquitted.
She lost her bid for re-election in last month’s primary. Her Reflejo Court docket has been reassigned to a judge from Goliad County.
Reflejo Court
The Reflejo Court focuses on reducing domestic violence cases. The program handles specialized dockets tied to victim services and offender accountability.
Case status
She now faces court post-indictment as the legal process moves forward. No new trial date was announced during the appearance.
Timeline
- December 2024: Alleged restraint incident.
- January: Formal indictment filed on two counts.
- April 10: First court appearance post-indictment.
- Recent: Suspended without pay and lost primary re-election bid.
- Caseload reassigned to a Goliad County judge.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments and update this report as more information becomes available.
