In a San Antonio courtroom, those words aren't usually directed at the lawyer. But on December 17, 2024, Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez did the unthinkable: she ordered defense attorney Elizabeth Russell to be handcuffed and thrown into the jury box—all for making a legal objection.
This is the incredible true story of the rise and fall of a historic judicial figure. From being a milestone election as Bexar County’s first openly gay judge to becoming a criminal defendant, we go inside the transcript to see how one moment of "courtroom ego" triggered a grand jury indictment and a lifetime ban from the bench.
In this video:
- The "Box" Incident:** The standard hearing that turned into a felony crime.
- The Investigation:** Five complaints that exposed a pattern of "judicial tyranny."
- The Fall:** A booking photo, a landslide election loss, and a permanent disqualification.
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