Naomi Campbell Says Racial Slur Prompted Her British Airway Assault

Naomi Campbell is speaking out over the British Airway controversy, revealing the reason for her alleged assault of the flight personnel.

According to Reuters, Campbell told Sky News, "I was called a racial name on that flight and that was part of my reaction. I was called a 'Golliwog supermodel.' I don't think that's really fair, do you?"

The airline responded, "British Airways does not accept any allegations of racism. We are proud of our diversity. We have strict policies concerning dignity at work and have long-standing training programs on diversity and inclusion."

Campbell allegedly assaulted two police officers, swore repeatedly and screamed at the captain, as they tried to escort her from the flight. She has been sentenced to community service, and 2,650 pounds (approx. $5,000) of fines to the police and flight officials.

Campbell has been involved with other temper-related stints. In 1998 she was charged with assaulting her assistant, to which she pleaded guilty in 2000.