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Supermodel Campbell Owns Up to Air Rage

Famous face may draw 6 months for kicking, spitting

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 20, 2008 11:10 AM CDT

(AP) – Naomi Campbell pleaded guilty today to kicking and spitting at two police officers during an April "air rage" incident at Heathrow Airport. The short-tempered supermodel went ballistic when a bag was misplaced during the epic delays surrounding the opening of a new terminal. She... Read full story »

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Famous face may draw 6 months for kicking, spitting

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