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Grand Prairie Councilman’s Attorney Disputes Assault Footage as Censure Vote Looms

A censure vote on Aug. 5 follows the release of security footage of the April 4 incident, with the councilman’s lawyer arguing it omits key context.

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Overview

  • CBS News Texas released security video on July 23 showing Councilman Mike Del Bosque allegedly punching 60-year-old real estate broker David Collantes and smashing his phone during a property dispute.
  • Del Bosque turned himself in days after the April 4 incident and is free on bond while Dallas County prosecutors review misdemeanor assault and criminal mischief charges.
  • Attorney Phillip Linder asserts the footage excludes alleged threats by Collantes against office staff and maintains that Del Bosque acted in self-defense.
  • Victim David Collantes and local residents describe the video as evidence of an unprovoked attack that has undermined public trust and spurred calls for removal.
  • Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen has scheduled a censure vote for the City Council’s Aug. 5 meeting, and activists are organizing a voter-driven recall petition under the city charter.