Thursday, September 8, 2011

French Court Convicts Galliano of Anti-Semitism; Past Christian Dior Designer Gets No Prison Time

A Paris court convicted former Christian Dior designer John Galliano today (September 8, 2011) of making anti-Semitic insults in a bar -- but gave him only a suspended sentence because he apologized to the victims -- according to the New York Post website.

Galliano -- who did not attend the announcement of the verdict -- was given no prison time.

He was, however, ordered to pay $23,200 in court fees for the complainants -- three individuals and five anti-racism associations -- plus a symbolic $1.40 in damages to each one.

The accusations earlier this year cost Galliano, 50, his job at the luxury house and roiled the fashion world.

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