Naomi Campbell is being sought for questioning in a possible assault case, reports the Associated Press. A law enforcement official confirms that Campbell's driver has accused the model of slapping and punching him while he was driving her around New York City. The driver claims that Campbell, 39, became angry and physically assaulted him from the backseat.
Reportedly, the driver stopped the car in midtown Manhattan. He says that Campbell exited the car the car and left the area when he called 911.
The official, who spoke to The Associated Press anonymously during the ongoing investigation, said the driver was speaking to police at the precinct.
UPDATE: According to the New York Times, as of late Tuesday evening, police were no longer interested in speaking with Campbell and are considering the case closed. While a report was taken following the incident, which reportedly occurred at the intersection of Second Avenue and 58th Street in NYC, no charges were filed.
Regarding the alleged altercation, Campbell's spokesperson issued the following statement: "There shouldn't be a rush to judgment. There is more to the story than meets the eye."
Campbell has plead guilty to assault charges twice in the last three years. In 2007, she was sentenced to five days of community service and anger-management classes after pleading guilty in New York to reckless assault for hitting her maid in the head with a cellphone. In 2008, she assaulted two police officers at Heathrow Airport in London, and was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and fined $4,600.
Posted @ popeater.com On Mar 2nd 2010