Woman who poured boiling water over man's face avoids jail

The accused committed the 'utterly unprovoked' assault following 'a period of harassment' after the victim had rejected her advances.

Samantha Otto pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm at Empire Casino in Dublin. File picture: iStock

A Filipino woman who poured boiling water over a man's face in a casino has received a fully suspended sentence.

Samantha Otto (aged 58) committed the “utterly unprovoked” assault on the victim following “a period of harassment” after the victim had rejected her advances.