Domestic — San Jose, CA — reported 2026-07-06

SUMMARY

A San Jose pastor and former head of a local civil-rights nonprofit was convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence assault against his ex-girlfriend.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: San Jose, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-06
  • Suspect: male, age 59
  • Victim(s): 1 (42-year-old woman)
  • Status: convicted

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Rev. Ray Montgomery, 59, was found guilty July 1, 2026 of assault involving a 44-year-old woman he had dated between 2020 and June 6, 2024.
  • The reported attack occurred on June 6, 2024, at Montgomery's home in San Jose.
  • Prosecutors said Montgomery physically intimidated the victim, picked her up, dragged her down the hallway and squeezed her neck between his forearm and bicep, causing her to nearly lose consciousness.
  • The victim later reported the assault to San Jose police in November and December 2024.