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Tulsi Gabbard's brother charged with allegedly luring children in Honolulu
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Batarti Gabbard, older brother of former DNI Tulsi Gabbard, was charged with second-degree custodial interference after allegedly attempting to lure children to his Waikīkī hotel room by offering gum and money.
- The incident occurred on July 12 at a Waikīkī hotel pool, where Gabbard approached several children, including a 9-year-old boy, but the children refused and he walked away.
- Gabbard's father, Hawaii state Sen. Mike Gabbard, confirmed his son is receiving ongoing medical and psychiatric treatment and requested privacy and prayers for his recovery.
- Batarti Gabbard was also arrested on July 16 on theft charges, to which he pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a court appearance on August 14; no court date has been set yet for the custodial interference charge.
- Honolulu Police confirmed Gabbard is no longer in custody following these incidents.
