Gabriel Aubry’s court hearing cancelled

By Tribute News on December 13, 2012 | 1 Comment

Gabriel Aubry's court hearing has been cancelled. Halle Berry's ex-boyfriend was due to appear in court this Thursday (13.12.12) over his Thanksgiving bust-up with Halle's fiancé Olivier Martinez, for which he was charged with misdemeanor battery, but the dispute will now be settled in an office hearing. Frank Mateljan, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office spokesman, said they had "decided to schedule a City Attorney's Office hearing in this matter. We are in the process of contacting the parties to set up that hearing. Mr. Aubry's counsel has been informed that today's court date will be vacated." The pair entered into a violent brawl when the Canadian model dropped off his four-year-old daughter Nahla to the home she shares with Halle and French actor Olivier. Gabriel was pictured with bruises on his face, while Olivier's hand was in a brace. They reached a mutual decision not to pursue criminal charges and to settle the dispute amongst themselves for Nahla's sake after Gabriel originally filed for a restraining order against Olivier, claiming he had threatened to kill him. Criminal defense attorney Troy Slaten explained that the office hearing is likely to be an informal discussion, which won't result in criminal charges and is likely to recommend anger management classes as a solution. He told E! News: "A hearing officer could then make a recommendation ... on whether or not any charges should be filed against either of the parties or if the matter could be handled informally. Usually, in a mutual combat situation, neither party is charged with a crime. And the hearing officer could recommend anger management or other types of things ... like a parenting class, counseling or anger management class to prevent charges being filed. It's a pretty strong encouragement to follow the recommendation or you could face criminal charges."

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1. KathyDee • December 14, 2012 @ 1:22 PM

   I’m just thinking, all of Halle Berry’s public male relationships/marriages have ended up chaotic, dramatic and tumultuous. I’m not sure, as none of us know the real story behind closed doors, but maybe it’s got a lot to do with Halle herself creating some of this drama. I feel badly for Gabriel Aubrey. She was trying to take his daughter away from him and move to Paris and he must be stressed at the thought of losing her to a woman who has lots of fans, Hollywood friends and money. This Parisian boyfriend is a threat. Gabriel seems to want to be involved with his little daughter which is more than a lot of deadbeat parents (male and female) can say. If he’s a decent guy just fighting to keep his little girl, then I side with him.

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