Two Houston community activists are urging the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to review and upgrade charges against a man accused of assaulting a Black woman following a minor traffic crash.

The confrontation began after the woman backed into Ronald Preston Gorham’s vehicle, according to court records. Both drivers pulled into a nearby gas station, where the situation escalated and was captured on video.

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Activists say Gorham used racial slurs, spat on the woman, and physically assaulted her. He is currently charged with assault.

“That is unacceptable and we are calling him out,” activist Candice Matthews said during a demonstration outside the suspect’s home. “We want him to know th

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