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Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information about this incident, readers can consult the original report from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio, Texas.
A former government official experienced a brief separation from his children. This occurred after authorities received a tip that was later deemed untrue. The individual in question is a public figure with young children.
Details about the incident are limited, but it is known that a law enforcement officer and a social worker were involved. The public figure affected by the false report has spoken about the experience, mentioning the night spent away from his family. For more information about this incident, readers can consult the original report from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio , Texas.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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