The now-retired politician denies criminal charges alleging he assaulted freelance camera operator Matt Costello and damaged his equipment outside a Manly bar in July. 9News
The now-retired politician denies criminal charges alleging he assaulted freelance camera operator Matt Costello.His lawyer Danny Eid told the Downing Centre Local Court he would seek to prevent statements being tendered to the court from witnesses who would not be called to give evidence.
Footage posted online shows Barilaro and Costello struggling with one another while Costello tries to film the former NSW Nationals leader, who then walks away. Barilaro later confirmed the incident, saying he was confronted in the dark outside a bar and felt harassed during a night out with friends.READ MORE:Barilaro resigned from NSW parliament in October 2021.
The alleged assault came shortly after Barilaro was appointed senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas in June. He resigned from the lucrative New York-based role within two weeks noting it had become "untenable" due to media and parliamentary scrutiny.
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