Bardot denies race hate charges

French film legend Brigitte Bardot has defended herself in a Paris court against charges that she incited racial hatred in a best-selling book.

Fri, 07 May, 2004 - 08:09

French film legend Brigitte Bardot has defended herself in a Paris court against charges that she incited racial hatred in a best-selling book.

“I never knowingly wanted to hurt anybody. It is not in my character. If I did hurt someone, I’m sorry,” the former screen siren-turned animal rights campaigner told the hearing.

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