Former ‘Apprentice’ Contestant Reportedly Punched Cab Driver Following Altercation


A former Apprentice star, who happens also to be a former Royal Marine, reportedly punched a cab driver while drunk following an altercation.

The former reality contestant show star, Chris Farrell, was allegedly tossed out of the cab when he called the driver a racist name. The former marine was in the cab on the way home with his partner having consumed a whole bottle of wine and a few beers.

The driver claims he was assaulted by both Farrell and his partner, as prosecutor Alan Currums said in court.

“As he [taxi driver] approached the female he says he was punched in the face by the defendant. He said he was called ‘a p****’. The taxi driver stopped the vehicle on the hard shoulder to call police. The defendant had drunk a bottle of wine and a few beers but wouldn’t say he was intoxicated. He said he was angry and upset with the driver.”

Judge Eileen Ashton fined the defendant $700 as well as $250 in compensation to the driver, along with an additional court fee of $200.

Even though the once-successful businessmen also enjoyed an illustrious career with the marines for over ten years, Farrell had a history of drink driving, fraud, and even for “carrying an offensive weapon.”

Back in 2009, Farrell pleaded guilty to possessing a baton and a knuckle-duster which he kept in his car.

In stating his client’s position, his defence attorney, Gerry Pachter, said as follows.

“He [Farrell] recognises that he should’ve turned a blind eye. The taxi driver pulled up and kicked them out of the taxi – this is what got to them. It was dark and in an unsafe area. Mr Farrell regrets his behaviour that night. He is very remorseful but felt the taxi driver had been particularly unpleasant.”

On top of that, claimed Farrell’s defense, “Mr. Farrell thought the taxi driver had been aggressive towards him and his partner.”

The case continues as it remains to be seen whether Farrell will get a fine or be ordered to serve community service.

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