Scary was walking down the street where she encountered her ex-assistant. They had not spoken for months after Scary fired her for leaking information to the paparazzi.

As the ex-assistant approached Scary, she said: "Here comes the fake, plastic cow". Upon crossing paths, Scary says: "What did you just call me?" Her ex-assistant replies: "Has the plastic surgery affected your ears? I said you are a fake plastic cow". At this point, Scary slaps her ex-assistant across her face causing her ex-assistant to fall back but remained on her feet. Scary then walked away.

The ex-assistant suffered some bruising to her face and swelling.

Advise Scary of the likely charge she will face?Make reference to both statute and case law in your advice.