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HGTV Star Tarek El Moussa Accused in Las Vegas Casino Fight to Protect Dad: Police

On June 5, 2025, Tarek El Moussa was cited for battery following a physical confrontation at a location within the Venetian Resort complex in Las Vegas.
The altercation reportedly began when El Moussa intervened to protect his elderly father during a family and business trip with his wife Heather Rae and their parents.
Witnesses described the incident as severe, noting El Moussa kneed the other man, who was knocked out but declined medical attention.
Authorities in Las Vegas responded to a call at 11:06 p.m. local time and issued a citation to El Moussa but did not take him into custody; sources confirmed he was acting in defense of his father.
Following the incident, El Moussa and his ex-wife Christina Haack shared a joint Instagram post celebrating their daughter Taylor’s 14th birthday on June 10, reflecting ongoing co-parenting.

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