Fashion Designer John Galliano Convicted Of Making Anti-Semitic Remarks
Sept. 8 2011, Published 8:30 a.m. ET
Former Dior designer John Galliano has been convicted in Paris of hate crimes after making anti-Semitic and racist remarks on two separate occasions, Breaking Celebrity News is reporting.
The controversial Brit, 50, was found guilty Thursday of making "public insults" based on origin, religion, race or ethnicity after two incidents at a bar in February, 2011 and October, 2010.
(Neither case was directly related to a third incident – Galliano's infamous video in which he professed his love for Hitler).
Under French law, Galliano could have faced up to six months in prison and a fine up to $31,622, but the flamboyant designer won't be required to serve any time behind bars.
Instead, the court imposed a fine of 6,000 euros ($8,500) , but suspended it -- meaning he will not have to pay it, unless he is convicted of any crime in France for five years.
Instead, he was ordered to pay a symbolic one euro fine to one of the plaintiffs in the case.