Assault Charges Dropped Against Former Houston Mayoral Candidate and Missouri City Police Officer Robin Williams
Assault charges against Robin Williams, a Missouri City police officer and former Houston mayoral candidate, have been dropped. Williams was arrested in 2023 following accusations of assaulting her live-in boyfriend with her police-issued baton and taser. These allegations surfaced after she had announced her campaign for mayor. Court records filed on Thursday indicate that prosecutors requested the dismissal of the case, stating that the accusations could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. No further details were provided regarding the specific reasons for the dismissal, though prosecutors retain the option to refile charges in the future. In a 2023 interview with Fox 26, Williams denied the allegations, asserting that she did not strike her boyfriend on December 31. Despite the charges, she continued her mayoral campaign but was ultimately unsuccessful. It remains unclear whether Williams is still employed by the Missouri City police department, as she was placed on administrative leave following h...
