http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13872634British fashion designer John Galliano has told a Paris court that his drug and alcohol addictions were to blame for his alleged anti-Semitic outbursts.
Prosecutors say Mr Galliano hurled racial slurs at customers in a Paris cafe on several occasions.
The designer, who was fired by the Dior fashion house over the allegations, said he had no recollection of the events and denied being racist.
If convicted, he faces six months in jail and a 22,500-euro (£20,000) fine.
Ridiculous load of shit. He's lost his career and self-respect, now they want to take his money and his freedom as well.