Pastor Found Guilty in Domestic Violence Case | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A San Jose pastor and former community activist, Ray Montgomery, just received a guilty verdict for misdemeanor domestic violence after allegedly strangling a woman in 2024 during a heated argument. She escaped, hid, and called for help—later filing a police report and hospitalizing herself. Shockingly, Montgomery had sued her, claiming she defamed him and forced him out of his activist group. Now, he faces possible jail time and a sentencing date in September—exposing how public figures aren’t immune to personal turmoil. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…