Chinese tourist arrested in US for fighting in public accused of domestic violence
- New York consulate issues advisory after man arrested for getting into a tussle with his wife outside their hotel
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Chinese visitors to New York have been advised not to quarrel or fight while in the United States after a man was arrested outside his hotel for getting into a “tussle” with his wife.
The Chinese consulate in New York issued the alert on Saturday in an article on social media app WeChat reminding travellers from China that physical fighting in the US was not regarded as a small thing.
The article said a woman, surnamed Zhang, had recently sought help from the consulate when her husband was arrested by American police after a fierce quarrel between the couple had turned into a tussle outside their New York hotel.
Two pedestrians who witnessed the dispute had reported the matter to police and the man had been charged with domestic violence. The couple’s return journey to China had been delayed as he faced a judicial process that included applying for bail, a court hearing and the hiring of lawyers.
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“From this incident, the couple learned a lesson and they felt deep regret,” the article said.