I previously wrote about Judge Rosie Speedily Gonzalez here. She was indicted for Unlawful Restraint by a Peace Officer. It is extremely rare for a judge to be indicted. Judge Gonzalez has now decided to resign her position and to agree to a lifetime ban from ever becoming a judge again. The District Attorney also asked the presiding judge to dismiss the indictment against Judge Gonzalez. That suggests Judge Gonzalez agreed to a plea bargain with the D.A.’s office.
Judge Gonzalez’ action in handcuffing a defense attorney was completely extraordinary. Apparently simply because the lawyer was representing her client zealously, as she was required to do.
See San Antonio Express -News report here.