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Rapper Tom Macdonald Escapes Assault Conviction After Self-Improvement

2/3/2026

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Thomas Macdonald, also known as Tom Macdonald, the Kiwi rapper, avoided an assault conviction from a May 2024 incident.
He faced charges of common assault, threatening behavior, and breach of court bail after confronting a man over a photo of his Lamborghini in a disabled space.
Judge Rebecca Guthrie noted his self-improvement efforts, including community service and therapy, and described the offense as low in severity.

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Story summary

Thomas Macdonald, also known as Tom Macdonald, the Kiwi rapper, avoided an assault conviction from a May 2024 incident.
He faced charges of common assault, threatening behavior, and breach of court bail after confronting a man over a photo of his Lamborghini in a disabled space.
Judge Rebecca Guthrie noted his self-improvement efforts, including community service and therapy, and described the offense as low in severity.