Man Now Married to Alleged Student Victim

HUDSON � The case against a former Hudson High School teacher charged with having an improper relationship with a 17-year-old student will be difficult to prosecute, as the two are now married, according to Angelina County District Attorney Clyde Herrington. Jesus �Jesse� Gonzalez, 23, and the girl, who is now 18, filed for a marriage license June 11 in Cherokee County, according to a Cherokee County records clerk. Herrington said that turn of events could affect the state�s decision to prosecute.

�I found that out (Wednesday) and the charges had already been filed for several days. It could present a difficult situation with the husband/wife privilege where in the young lady does not have to testify against him,� Herrington said. �For now we will leave the charges pending, complete the investigation and then make some sort of decision as to how to proceed.� Gonzalez�s attorney, Al Charanza agreed that the marital status of the two will impact how the case is handled.