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Socialite Vanessa Jacobs Fennell’s Case Paused for Mental Health Report After Guilty Plea

Her Waverley Local Court hearing was deferred until August 12 to allow preparation of a mental health report

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Overview

  • On March 21, Fennell crashed her Range Rover into a parked Tesla in Bellevue Hill after refusing a police breath test and became involved in a confrontation with officers
  • She pleaded guilty last month to four charges: refusing breath analysis, assaulting a police officer, failing to provide accident particulars and negligent driving
  • Court documents state Fennell became highly agitated during her arrest, slapped an officer, laughed without remorse and told police “well at least I didn’t kill anyone” on body cam footage
  • In a subsequent police interview she admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol
  • Her bail continues pending her return to court on August 12 for the completion of a mental health assessment