On June 20, 2008, Naomi Campbell plead guilty to assaulting two constables, disorderly conduct and using threatening words at the London Heathrow Airport in April 2008. Campbell became unruly over a misplaced suitcase and cursed, kicked and spit on the police who were summoned to the British Airways flight.
The Sentence
The magistrate ordered Campbell to pay $400 to each officer, $300 to the captain of the aircraft and a $4,600 fine. She must also perform 200 hours of community service.
Naomi Campbell Quotes
On her cell phone: "They have lost my f------ bags, get me another flight, get the press, get me my lawyer."Telegraph.co.uk: Naomi Campbell Accused British Airways Captain of Racism Over Lost Luggage (June 20, 2008)
To Captain Sutherland: "I can't believe you have lost my f------ bag. Bring me my f------ bags now. How dare you tell me what my options are? You are not leaving until you find my f------ bags. You are a racist. You wouldn't be doing this if I was white."Telegraph.co.uk: Naomi Campbell Accused British Airways Captain of Racism Over Lost Luggage (June 20, 2008)
References
Fast Facts
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Location of trial
Uxbridge Magistrate's Court in West London
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Missing bag held Yves Saint Laurent clothing that she was contracted to wear on a talk show
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Previously plead guilty to assaulting her housekeeper with a cell phone
