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Actress Gardiner's Assault Charges Dropped
22 Apr
Summary
- Actress Alicia Gardiner faced assault charges.
- Charges were dropped, but she paid a fine.
- The incident occurred during a pro-Palestinian protest.
Australian actor Alicia Gardiner, known for her roles in popular shows, recently had assault charges against her dismissed by the court. The charges stemmed from an incident during a pro-Palestinian protest at Victoria's Parliament House in Melbourne.
Gardiner was initially accused of assaulting a woman by grabbing and twisting her breast. The alleged victim reported experiencing sharp pain during the altercation. Gardiner also reportedly clashed with two guards at the legislative door.
Ultimately, the court dropped the assault charges. Instead, Gardiner was fined USD 500 without conviction for refusing to leave the parliament premises after being instructed to do so. Authorities had been clearing approximately 14 protestors from the site at the time of the incident.
