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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 / 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 Magnolia News
The dismissal of the assault charge against Gabriel Kabak raises questions about the handling of domestic violence cases in Montgomery County. As a former prosecutor who handled such cases, Kabak's situation is particularly noteworthy. The fact that the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office determined it could not prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt due to lack of cooperation and admissible evidence highlights the challenges prosecutors face in building strong cases. This case also underscores the need for careful consideration of evidence and witness cooperation in domestic violence cases, which can be complex and sensitive. The community will be watching to see how the Montgomery County DA's office approaches similar cases in the future, particularly given Kabak's background in prosecuting sex crimes and domestic violence. The dismissal of this charge may also lead to a re-examination of the Panorama Village Police Department's handling of the initial arrest and press release.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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