Batarti Gabbard, the 55-year-old brother of former U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, is currently facing legal trouble following an incident involving children at a Waikiki hotel in Hawaii. According to KITV 4 Island News, authorities arrested and charged him with second-degree custodial interference in connection with an event that took place on the afternoon of July 12, 2026.
The Honolulu Police Department reported that at approximately 2:00 PM, the suspect approached a group of children, which included a 9-year-old boy, at the pool area of a hotel. It’s alleged that he offered the children money and gum to entice them to return to his hotel room with him.
