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US Ambassador admits he's been counselled on 'standards of conduct' following incident in Samoa

October 26, 2017

Mr Brown says he just told some female guests they looked beautiful, prompting a US State Department inquiry. (Source: Other)

America's Ambassador to New Zealand has confirmed he has been counselled on standards of conduct following an incident at an official function in Samoa.

Yesterday Scott Brown told 1 NEWS he wasn't being investigated over his behaviour at the event, where it's alleged he made inappropriate comments.

He subsequently confirmed a US State Department inquiry had taken place with investigators sent to Wellington.

Mr Brown says he just told some female guests they looked beautiful.

Read more:  Exclusive video: 1 NEWS reporter confronts US Ambassador Scott Brown over 'obnoxious' behaviour complaints in Samoa

The story's been widely reported overseas, including in the New York Times. 

1 NEWS understands the Office of the Inspector General sent investigators to Samoa and Wellington after July's incident. (Source: Other)

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