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Gay consort charged for slap, smashing plants
By Brad Clifton November 14, 2006
THE partner of the Spanish Consul-General in New South Wales was yesterday convicted of assaulting the diplomat during a lover's tiff at their Vaucluse residence.
Michael Kopietz, 34, slapped the face of Enrique Sarda Valls, the state's most-senior Spanish official, during an argument in their bedroom.
Mr Valls was so afraid of his "husband" he alerted a Federal Police "crisis team" to the property.
Kopietz, who pleaded guilty to assault and to maliciously destroying two of Mr Valls' pot plants, was also found in possession of drugs, including ice, when arrested by police.
Waverley Local Court was told the incident, on October 6, was sparked by a fight when Kopietz - an artist - began destroying some of his paintings.
"An argument developed and Kopietz turned facing Mr Valls and pointed the scissors towards him," a police statement said. Fearing for his safety, the diplomat called the police.
Kopietz left the premises before officers arrived but returned later where another argument developed, during which Kopietz slapped Mr Valls across the face before fleeing.
When he returned at 7pm (AEDT) and was refused entry, he grabbed two candle holders and used them to smash two pot plants before being arrested.
The court was told Kopietz was suffering from mental conditions relating to his move to Australia with Mr Valls.
The men have been in a relationship for a year and were married in a civil ceremony in Spain earlier this year.
Kopietz's barrister said the pair had reconciled and were living together.
An application for an apprehended violence order, sought by police on Mr Valls's behalf, was dismissed after the diplomat failed to appear at court.
Magistrate Jayeann Carney convicted Kopietz of assault and placed him on a 12-month good behaviour bond.
She found the drug and malicious damage charges proved, but dismissed them without recording a conviction.
Kopietz was placed on a good behaviour bond for the drug offences.
Gay consort charged for slap, smashing plants
By Brad Clifton November 14, 2006
THE partner of the Spanish Consul-General in New South Wales was yesterday convicted of assaulting the diplomat during a lover's tiff at their Vaucluse residence.
Michael Kopietz, 34, slapped the face of Enrique Sarda Valls, the state's most-senior Spanish official, during an argument in their bedroom.
Mr Valls was so afraid of his "husband" he alerted a Federal Police "crisis team" to the property.
Kopietz, who pleaded guilty to assault and to maliciously destroying two of Mr Valls' pot plants, was also found in possession of drugs, including ice, when arrested by police.
Waverley Local Court was told the incident, on October 6, was sparked by a fight when Kopietz - an artist - began destroying some of his paintings.
"An argument developed and Kopietz turned facing Mr Valls and pointed the scissors towards him," a police statement said. Fearing for his safety, the diplomat called the police.
Kopietz left the premises before officers arrived but returned later where another argument developed, during which Kopietz slapped Mr Valls across the face before fleeing.
When he returned at 7pm (AEDT) and was refused entry, he grabbed two candle holders and used them to smash two pot plants before being arrested.
The court was told Kopietz was suffering from mental conditions relating to his move to Australia with Mr Valls.
The men have been in a relationship for a year and were married in a civil ceremony in Spain earlier this year.
Kopietz's barrister said the pair had reconciled and were living together.
An application for an apprehended violence order, sought by police on Mr Valls's behalf, was dismissed after the diplomat failed to appear at court.
Magistrate Jayeann Carney convicted Kopietz of assault and placed him on a 12-month good behaviour bond.
She found the drug and malicious damage charges proved, but dismissed them without recording a conviction.
Kopietz was placed on a good behaviour bond for the drug offences.
