Charges against former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro over the alleged assault of a camera operator have been dismissed under mental health legislation, after a court heard he is “significantly suffering”.
Mr Barilaro, 51, denied charges of common assault and destroying or damaging property over the incident at Manly in July last year.
At the time, Mr Barilaro was facing mounting scrutiny over his appointment to a lucrative trade commissioner role in New York.
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