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Judge Dismisses Tarek El Moussa’s Misdemeanor Battery Charge

Following court-ordered impulse-control counseling with no further incidents, his misdemeanor battery charge was dismissed with prejudice.

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Overview

  • A Las Vegas Justice Court judge issued the dismissal on August 5, officially closing the case with prejudice.
  • The dismissal came after El Moussa completed court-ordered impulse-control counseling and remained incident-free.
  • Police cited El Moussa for misdemeanor battery on June 5 after surveillance footage showed him confronting and striking a man at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort.
  • The alleged victim sustained a bruise under his right eye and a half-inch cut on his nose but declined medical treatment.
  • El Moussa told officers he intervened to protect his elderly father, and his attorneys said they were very pleased with the ruling.