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Montgomery Co. drops assault charge against former Harris Co. prosecutor accused of choking girlfriend at kid’s party
By Bryce Newberry at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
Montgomery County prosecutors have dismissed an assault charge against former Harris County Assistant District Attorney Gabriel Kabak who lost his job after being arrested by the Panorama Village Police Department earlier this year.Records filed Tuesday show prosecutors could not prove the case b...
Key takeaway In declining to present this case to a grand jury and dismissing it, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office has sent a clear message - Gabe is innocent,” defense attorney Shelby Burns told KPRC 2 News.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
The dismissal of the assault charge against Gabriel Kabak raises questions about the handling of domestic violence cases in the region. As a former prosecutor who handled such cases, Kabak's situation is particularly noteworthy. The fact that he was accused of choking his girlfriend at a child's birthday party, and that his employer, the Harris County DA's Office, swiftly terminated his employment, suggests a zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence. However, the Montgomery County DA's Office decision to dismiss the charge due to lack of evidence and cooperation from the alleged victim highlights the challenges of prosecuting these cases. This case may prompt a re-examination of how local law enforcement agencies, including the Panorama Village Police Department, investigate and report domestic violence incidents, particularly when they involve public figures or individuals with a history of working in the justice system.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Montgomery County prosecutors have dismissed an assault charge against former Harris County Assistant District Attorney Gabriel Kabak who lost his job after being arrested by the Panorama Village Police Department earlier this year.Records filed Tuesday show prosecutors could not prove the case b...
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