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Houston Officer Gonzalez Placed on Leave After Slur Video

4/24/2026

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Officer Ashley Gonzalez is on leave while a probe reviews a video showing her using slurs.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump warned bias could jeopardize Gonzalez’s arrests and testimony.
The Houston NAACP called for Gonzalez’s termination and a review of screening.
City Council members Edward Pollard, Amy Peck, and Martha Castex-Tatum demanded accountability.
Oversight officials said internal affairs and Independent Police Oversight Board will monitor the probe.

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Officer Ashley Gonzalez is on leave while a probe reviews a video showing her using slurs.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump warned bias could jeopardize Gonzalez’s arrests and testimony.
The Houston NAACP called for Gonzalez’s termination and a review of screening.
City Council members Edward Pollard, Amy Peck, and Martha Castex-Tatum demanded accountability.
Oversight officials said internal affairs and Independent Police Oversight Board will monitor the probe.