Judge denies motion to dismiss in Nueces County District Attorney removal case

By CNN Newsource

Published April 12, 2023 2:55 PM

By Rachel Denny Clow

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — A motion to dismiss the case seeking the removal of Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez has been denied.

As KRIS 6 News previously reported, Gonzalez’ attorney Chris Gale filed the motion last month, and claimed the case is based on “vague hearsay and information.”

The petition — brought by Nueces County resident and Texas State Director for County Citizens Defending Freedom Colby Wiltse — alleges Gonzalez should be removed from public office “due to incompetency, official misconduct, and failure to give bond.”

Last month that case moved forward when visiting judge David Peeples issued a citation to Gonzalez.

State statute requires the issuance of a citation before the case can be heard by a jury.

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