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Who Is Batarti Gabbard? Tulsi's Brother Accused of Trying To Lure Children

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Batarti Gabbard was arrested and charged with custodial interference in the second degree, Hawaii police said.

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Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Tulsi Gabbard’s brother charged in alleged Waikiki ‘stranger danger’ incident (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Jul 18, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
The brother of former U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was arrested and charged Friday with second-degree custodial interference after allegedly trying to lure children to a Waikiki hotel room.
Fox News
Tulsi Gabbard's brother charged after allegedly trying to lure children to Waikīkī hotel room: police (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 18, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Tulsi Gabbard's older brother Batarti Gabbard was charged with custodial interference after allegedly luring children at a Waikīkī hotel pool.
Breitbart News
VIDEO: Tulsi Gabbard's Brother Accused of Trying to Lure Children with Gum, Money to Hotel Room (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 19, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
The older brother of former National Intelligence Director (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has been accused of trying to lure children to a hotel room in Hawaii.
Revolver News
Tulsi Gabbard’s brother arrested after attempting to entice kids back to his hotel room using cash and gum… (opens Revolver News)
Published Jul 19, 2026
Newsweek
Who Is Batarti Gabbard? Tulsi's Brother Accused of Trying To Lure Children (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 20, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Batarti Gabbard was arrested and charged with custodial interference in the second degree, Hawaii police said.