A PARIS court convicted former Christian Dior designer John Galliano of making anti-Semitic insults in a bar, but gave him only a suspended sentence, taking into account his apology to the victims.

A Paris court has convicted former Christian Dior designer John Galliano for making anti-Semitic insults and gave him a suspended sentence of €6,000 in fines.

Former Dior designer John Galliano has admitted he is addicted to alcohol and prescription drugs at his trial today where he is charged with hurling anti-Semitic slurs in a Paris cafe.

Former Dior designer John Galliano, who is said to have hurled racial insults at three people in a Paris cafe, will face his accusers at his trial today.

John Galliano will attend his trial this week.