Who Is Batarti Gabbard? Tulsi's Brother Accused of Trying To Lure Children
Summary
Batarti Gabbard, brother of Tulsi Gabbard, was arrested in Honolulu for trying to lure children to a hotel room. He has a history of mental health issues and was recently admitted for a psychiatric evaluation.Key Facts
- Batarti Gabbard was charged with custodial interference for approaching children and asking them to go to his hotel room with offers of gum and money.
- The incident happened on July 12 at a Waikīkī hotel pool area involving a 9-year-old boy and other children.
- Batarti was positively identified by police and arrested on Friday.
- His parents said he has had mental health problems but had been stable for about 10 years until recently acting erratically after smoking marijuana.
- He gave away his car, lost his ID and phone, and was sleeping on the streets before being taken to Queen’s Hospital for a 72-hour psychiatric hold.
- His wife filed for a protective order citing his erratic and bizarre behavior and previous diagnoses of bipolar disorder and narcissism. The order was rejected.
- Batarti was also arrested and charged with theft the day before but pleaded not guilty and will have a public defender.
- Tulsi Gabbard is the daughter of Hawaii State Senator Mike Gabbard and was previously National Intelligence Director under President Donald Trump.
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