Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer out of jail following assault allegations, records show

MAGNOLIA, Texas (KTRK) -- Magnolia Mayor Matthew "Doc" Dantzer is out of jail after being arrested and charged with assault of a pregnant person, records show.

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Dantzer was arrested on Tuesday, according to officials, weeks after Texas Rangers confirmed to ABC13 that there was an open investigation following allegations of assault against the city's secretary. Dantzer was officially charged with assault of a pregnant person and official oppression on Wednesday, the Tarrant County District Attorney said.

Online records showed that Danzter was moved to the Tarrant County Jail on Wednesday after being booked into the Montgomery County Jail on Tuesday. The same records showed on Thursday that Dantzer posted bond, with the records indicating that he was no longer held in jail on Saturday morning.

The story was brought to light when Bryan Emery spoke to Eyewitness News at the end of March on behalf of his fiancée, Christian Gable, the Magnolia City secretary.

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In addition to the charges, ABC13 obtained Gable's lawsuit against Dantzer and the City of Magnolia.

The document filed on April 8 reveals the alleged unwanted sexual comments Dantzer made to Gable, which eventually led to the alleged assault.

On March 17, Kristy Powell, the city's Human Resources director, filed a lawsuit related to Dantzer's assault as well, claiming that Dantzer exhibited clear favoritism for male employees while discriminating against female employees.

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According to an agenda for the Magnolia City Council, the members will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday at City Hall for a special session to discuss Dantzer's arrest and the two separate pending lawsuits against him and the city.

In a previous statement to ABC13, Dantzer's attorney sent the following:

We, on behalf of Matthew Dantzer, categorically deny the allegations. Mr. Dantzer maintains his innocence and looks forward to the opportunity to defend himself in the appropriate legal process. Mr. Dantzer remains dedicated to faithfully serving the citizens of the City of Magnolia. We respectfully ask for privacy and patience as this matter proceeds. No further comments will be made at this time out of respect for the ongoing investigation and all parties involved.