Naomi charged over air rage
Published: Today 29th May, 08.
SUPERMODEL Naomi Campbell is facing a possible 18 months in prison today after being charged with assaulting two police officers at Heathrow Airport.
The charges relate to an incident last month when she was removed from a flight bound for Los Angeles following an alleged row over luggage.
Campbell, 38, was charged with six offences when she answered bail at Heathrow police station this morning.
Naomi akicheza muziki na rapper Sean Combs kwenye "Brand events" katika ukumbi wa La Dolce Vita kusini magharibi mwa jiji la London.
The model is charged with three counts of assaulting a constable, one count of disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, and two counts of using threatening, abusive words or behaviour to cabin crew.
She is alleged to have assaulted two police officers, one of them on two separate occasions, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Campbell could be jailed for up to six months and/or fined up to £5,000 for each count of assaulting a constable if she is found guilty.
The supermodel arrived at the police station in a chauffeur-driven Mercedes just after 11.30am wearing a pinstriped dark suit and sunglasses.
After spending half an hour inside being informed of the charges she was driven away after refusing to answer any questions from waiting reporters.
Her lawyer Simon Nicholls read a statement on her behalf.
He said: "Miss Campbell is bitterly disappointed that the prosecutors have advised her she is to be prosecuted for various offences
"Prosecutors in this case have decided she needs to be prosecuted in the magistrate's court. She respects that decision and she hopes this matter is dealt with expeditiously."
The model was flying British Airways to the US for a memorial service from the airport's recently opened Terminal 5 - which has been dogged by baggage problems - when she was arrested.
Her spokeswoman said at the time that once on the plane Miss Campbell was told that one of her bags was missing.
It was reported that a row ensued and the supermodel was handcuffed on board and was being removed by police officers when the alleged assault took place.
NB:Naomi leo ametimiza umri wa miaka 38.
Source: ITN, and Various