Nick Kyrgios’ violent acts termed “Heat of Moment” as he escapes criminal conviction despite pleading guilty of assaulting ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari
Kyrgios had pushed Ms. Passari to the ground after a heated argument in Canberra in December 2021.
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Nick Kyrgios, Chiara Passari
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has pleaded guilty to the charge of assault against ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari. The incident allegedly happened in December 2021. He pushed Ms. Passari to the ground during a verbal argument after going out for dinner in the Canberra suburb of Kingston.
Before the hearing, the 27-year-old Aussie arrived at the court on a pair of crutches. He was flanked by his current girlfriend Costeen Hatzi and his mother. Earlier, the hearing was scheduled for 2022 but he sought an adjournment to play in the US Open. Kyrgios also tried to have the charges against him dismissed on mental health grounds.
What lies ahead for Nick Kyrgios
The offense carries a maximum jail sentence of two years if convicted. But the future of Kyrgios, who is represented by Canberra solicitor Michael Kukulies-Smith, in this case, is yet unknown after pleading guilty. Currently, Kyrgios is recovering from the knee surgery. He is hoping to make a comeback as soon as possible after missing the Australian Open.
Kyrgios did not speak to reporters on his way into the building. “There’s only so much I can control and I’m taking all the steps and dealing with that off the court,” he had said about the case earlier.
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