Tulisa Contostavlos To Appeal Assault Conviction: Former ‘X Factor' Judge 'Outraged' At Court Ruling (VIDEO)
Tulisa Vows To Appeal Assault Conviction
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Tulisa Contostavlos has announced her plans to appeal after being found guilty of assaulting blogger and ‘TOWIE’ star Vas Morgan at V Festival in 2013.
Tulisa makes a statement outside Stratford Magistrates' Court
She also made a reference to her drugs trial, which collapsed on Monday 21 July.
"This has been a rollercoaster week for me. I never wanted any of this,” she said. "I did not assault Vas J Morgan and I am outraged at this decision. I will be appealing it.
"There are a number of high-profile witnesses who were there and know what happened. I urge them to come forward and tell the truth at the appeal.
"I am determined to clear my name as I have already done once this week.
"I repeat - I did not assault Vas J Morgan. I am innocent."
Tulisa’s assistant Gareth Varey was cleared of using threatening behaviour towards Mr Morgan during the same incident.
As the ruling was announced, Tulisa appeared to mutter: “This is bulls***.” She was ordered to pay total costs of £3020.
Mr Morgan issued a statement following the verdict, which reads: "I'm pleased we can finally put an end to this and move on.
"It's been a difficult time for everyone involved and I'd just like to put it behind me. I've had my character questioned and now feel vindicated by the verdict."
Tulisa Contostavlos makes a statement to the waiting media as she leaves Stratford Magistrates Court in London where she was found guilty of hitting Savvas Morgan during an altercation at V-Festival in Essex. (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Tulisa Contostavlos leaving Stratford Magistrates Court in London after she was was found guilty of hitting Savvas Morgan during an altercation at V-Festival in Essex. (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Tulisa Contostavlos makes a statement to the waiting media as she leaves Stratford Magistrates Court in London where she was found guilty of hitting Savvas Morgan during an altercation at V-Festival in Essex. (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Tulisa Contostavlos leaving Stratford Magistrates Court in London after she was found guilty of hitting Savvas Morgan during an altercation at V-Festival in Essex. (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Tulisa Contostavlos makes a statement to the waiting media as she leaves Stratford Magistrates Court in London where she was found guilty of hitting Savvas Morgan during an altercation at V-Festival in Essex. (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)