Suspended fine for Galliano over anti-Semitic insults

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.

Galliano, who did not attend the announcement of the verdict, was given no prison time. He was given a suspended €6,000 fine, which means it goes on his criminal record but he does not have to pay it.

He was, however, ordered to pay €16,500 in court fees for the complainants — three individuals and five anti-racism associations — plus a symbolic €1 in damages to each one.