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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 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 The Pearland
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 that the community takes allegations of domestic violence seriously. However, the Montgomery County DA's office decision to dismiss the charge due to lack of evidence and cooperation from the alleged victim may indicate that prosecuting such cases can be challenging. This case may prompt a closer look at how local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices collaborate to investigate and prosecute domestic violence cases, and how they support victims who may be reluctant to cooperate with the prosecution.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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