JUST IN: John Barilaro has had assault and property damage charges dropped on mental health grounds. The former deputy premier of NSW was facing charges after he allegedly lashed out at a camera operator in July last year. 9News MORE:
have been dismissed on mental health grounds after he lashed out at a freelance camera operator last year.
Magistrate Susan Horan accepted Barilaro has recurrent depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder , meaning he will avoid a criminal record after the alleged assault at Manly in July last year. The court heard Barilaro's life was spiralling out of control after the death of his father, his resignation from politics, the breakdown of his marriage, fighting the FriendlyJordies defamation case and the fallout from his controversial appointment to a New York trade role.Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has had assault charges dismissed on mental health grounds.
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