Friday, 20 June 2008

Naomi Campbell pleads guilty to air rage assault

The supermodel admits to the April incident and is awaiting sentencing

Naomi Campbell looks demure at the opera

Naomi Campbell admits air rage offences

Naomi Campbell appeared in court Friday and pleaded guilty to assaulting two police officers in London's Heathrow airport this April, PEOPLE has confirmed.

The 38-year-old pleaded guilty to four of the six charges she was facing – two counts of assaulting a police constable; one of using threatening, abusive words or behavior to cabin crew; and one of using insulting, abusive, threatening behavior or disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to pursue the other two charges.

"Ms. Campbell was aggressive, hostile and violent to people who were simply trying to do their jobs," C.P.S. director Nazir Afzal said in a statement. "Her behaviour fell far short of what is acceptable."

According to one source close to the trial, Campbell must remain in the Uxbridge Magistrates' Court precinct to await sentencing.

"The magistrate has asked for a report from the probation service prior to sentencing," the source tells PEOPLE. "It is expected that she will be sentenced this afternoon."

Campbell could face a jail term of up to six months and a fine of $10,000 for each assault charge. Before the court convened, a rep for the model told press she "regretted" the incident.

Last year, Campbell was ordered to attend anger management classes and complete five days of community service after she pleaded guilty to assault for throwing a cell phone at her housekeeper.

By Pete Norman