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Gabbard Brother Arrested on Theft Charge After Offering Gum

7/23/2026

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Police arrested Batarti Gabbard, brother of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and of U.S. President Donald Trump's intelligence director, on a charge from a July 12 incident.
Gabbard offered gum and money to children before they refused.
He faced a theft charge, pleaded not guilty Friday, and a hearing is set for August 14.
A court rejected his wife Kimberley’s protective-order petition.
He was placed on a psychiatric hold at Queen’s Hospital.

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Story summary

Police arrested Batarti Gabbard, brother of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and of U.S. President Donald Trump's intelligence director, on a charge from a July 12 incident.
Gabbard offered gum and money to children before they refused.
He faced a theft charge, pleaded not guilty Friday, and a hearing is set for August 14.
A court rejected his wife Kimberley’s protective-order petition.
He was placed on a psychiatric hold at Queen’s Hospital.