The case against Gonzalez was delayed because of concurrent investigations of other New York State lawmakers, and he was challenged in the 2008 Democratic primary by Pedro Espada Jr., who had previously been a New York State Senator in an adjoining district.
Gonzalez's legal proceedings were postponed because of simultaneous investigations into other New York State lawmakers, and he was challenged by Pedro Espada Jr. in the 2008 Democratic primary for his seat. Espada had previously held a position as a New York State Senator in a neighboring district.