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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 Piney Point
The dismissal of assault charges against former Harris County Assistant District Attorney Gabriel Kabak raises questions about the handling of domestic violence cases in the region. As a prosecutor who handled cases involving sex crimes and domestic violence, Kabak's own alleged involvement in a similar incident is particularly noteworthy. The fact that he lost his job at the Harris County DA's Office within 24 hours of his arrest suggests that his employer took the allegations seriously, despite the eventual dismissal of charges. The case also highlights the challenges of prosecuting domestic violence cases, where cooperation from victims or witnesses can be difficult to obtain. In Harris County, where Kabak previously worked, domestic violence remains a significant concern, and the community will be watching to see how similar cases are handled in the future. The dismissal of charges against Kabak will likely be seen as a test of the system's ability to balance justice with the need to hold powerful figures accountable.
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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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