Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis excused from court, recovering from internal injuries
New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis was excused from a court appearance regarding charges of reckless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol causing injury. Curtis, who is recovering from internal injuries sustained in the crash, has expressed remorse and apologized to the victim.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal consequences of impaired driving and the public accountability of high-profile figures involved in serious traffic incidents.
Iconic New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis has missed his day in court, recovering from internal injuries after an alleged drunk driving crash.
The actor has been charged with reckless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol causing injury.
Curtis was not in the Auckland District Court on Thursday, as he is excused for medical reasons.
Police prosecutor Karamvir Talwar requested Curtis' bail conditions include not contacting the victim and not driving.
Judge Ajit Swaran Singh granted the conditions, remanding Curtis on bail.
The maximum sentence for the excess breath alcohol charge is five years in prison or a fine of $20,000 alongside a mandatory disqualification from driving for a at least 12 months.
Driving recklessly carries a maximum sentence of three months imprisonment or a $4500 fine and disqualification for six months or more.
Curtis released a statement on Wednesday ahead of his court date.
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in