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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Supermodel Naomi Campbell was arrested at Heathrow Airport in London today after she was handcuffed on an aircraft and removed from the plane, according to Sky News.

She is being held on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.

Sky reports that an airport spokesperson said, "I can confirm that a passenger on board a British Airways flight was removed by police."

The British news outlet also says passengers on the flight complained Campbell was "aggressive and abusive to staff." The Sun reports that Campbell became angry when one of her three carry-on bags went missing.

The supermodel is known for her temper; she was charged with assault when she allegedly hit her housekeeper with a cell phone back in March of 2006. She completed community service at the Department of Sanitation in New York City as part of her punishment for the alleged act.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Supermodel Naomi Campbell will appear in the second season finale of Ugly Betty, actress Becki Newton revealed to The Associated Press today.

"She's going to be in our last episode, which is exciting," Newton told The Associated Press. "I've personally requested that I don't stand next to her because Amanda would not like to be seen with such a tall, pretty person."

Other Ugly Betty guest stars have included Victoria Beckham and Gene Simmons, who played himself and was revealed to be Amanda's father.

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Supermodel Naomi Campbell was accused of six offenses when she answered bail at the Heathrow police station today, according to BBC News.

The Crown Prosecution Service said Campbell has been charged with three counts of assaulting a constable, which carries a maximum sentence of six months in prison and a fine of up to 5,000 pounds ($9,872). Campbell also faces one count of disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, which is punishable by a fine of up to 2,500 pounds ($4,936), and two counts of using threatening, abusive words or behavior towards cabin crew, which comes with a maximum penalty of 1,000 pounds ($1,974).

The alleged assault happened on April 3 on a British Airways flight which was scheduled to leave Heathrow Airport for Los Angeles. Her attorney, Simon Nicholls said Campbell, 38, was "bitterly disappointed" to learn that she will be prosecuted and he told the press: "She respects that decision and she hopes this matter is dealt with expeditiously."

Campbell will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court next on June 20, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Naomi Campbell plead guilty today to assaulting two police officers during an altercation at London's Heathrow Airport on April 3. The model could face up to six months in jail as well as costly fines if the harshest sentence is applied at Uxbridge Magistrates Court, according to The Associated Press.

Prosecutor Melanie Parrish went into great detail today about the incident which resulted in Campbell's arrest and six assault charges. Parrish told the court that Campbell, 38, was sitting in first class on a British Airways flight from London's Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles when she was informed that one of her bags had not been loaded onto the plane. Airline personnel (including the captain) attempted to explain the situation to the model, but she verbally harassed them and then proceeded to ignore them while making a phone call demanding another flight. After her outburst, she attacked the police who handcuffed her and removed her from the plane, according to Parrish.

Campbell was charged with six different offenses, including attacking police officers, using abusive language to the cabin crew and disorderly conduct. Campbell's spokesperson, Alan Edwards, said that she regretted the incident and looked forward to telling her side of the story. Campbell has not yet been sentenced.

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NEW YORK, New York (X17online) - Naomi Campbell has reportedly reached a settlement with a former maid who alleged the supermodel hit her and verbally abused her.

Gaby Gibson, the former maid, accused Campbell of hitting her, making fun of her limited English skills and threatened to have Gibson arrested on theft charges when she was unable to locate a pair of designer jeans.

Campbell denied all the allegations.

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed however an attorney for Campbell said both sides were pleased with the agreement.

MANHATTAN, New York (X17online) - Naomi Campbell lashes out at a TV camera after being asked a question about a "blood diamond."

The supermodel is accused of accepting a "blood diamond" from Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia. Currently, Taylor is on trial for "crimes against humanity" for possessing these uncut diamonds and using them to fuel a campaign of terror in Sierra Leone between 1997 and 2001. Now, Campbell's name has been thrust back into the media spotlight because of the diamond.

During an interview with ABC News, Campbell is said to have "erupted" in anger saying, "I didn't receive a diamond and I'm not going to speak about that."

The Campbell interview will air tonight on World News with Diane Sawyer and Nightline.

MANHATTAN, New York (X17online) - Naomi Campbell has been subpoenaed by judges in the case of former Liberian President Charles Taylor who is accused of giving the supermodel a blood diamond in the late 90's.

Campbell, 40, has refused to testify in the case ... denying that she ever received the diamond.

In an interview this past April, Campbell said, "I didn't receive a blood diamond and I'm not going to speak about that."

Charles Taylor is being charged with 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

LOS ANGELES, California (x17online) - Oxygen has announced that Naomi Campbell has been tapped to star in their new reality modeling show, The Face.

Campbell will serve as one of the three coaches who are tasked with selecting participants from a worldwide search to compete for the chance at becoming a spokesperson for a national brand.

The supermodel and two yet-to-be-named coaches will then transform their team of contestants to compete against others via weekly assignments.

"The Face is a fresh new series that delivers all the elements our audience craves: fashion, beauty and drama,” said Rod Aissa, Oxygen's Senior VP of Original Programming and Development. "Oxygen has been looking for the next ideation in the modeling genre and this project delivers it."