No conviction for Australian diplomat's partner who spat in woman's face in front of passing police
The partner of an Australian diplomat who tried to get immunity for an assault in Wellington has avoided a conviction for spitting in a woman's face as police were driving past.
The man was able to escape a criminal record for the drunken incident and was
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- Perth Now
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