Friday, February 25, 2011

Galliano Stirs up Some Trouble

According to reports, Christian Dior's designer, John Galliano was arrested in Paris yesterday after allegedly assaulting a couple at a cafe and making anti-Semitic remarks.


                                        

Cocoperez.com reported that according to a police source:

"We arrived extremely quickly and managed to break up the disturbance. The man involved was briefly arrested and then released pending charges for assault. Witnesses said he swore heavily, using anti-Jewish insults, before attacking a couple. Both have provided witness statements, as have a number of other people at the bar, including staff."
The source added John would be facing criminal charges and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Dior's Chief Executive, Sidney Toledano later released a statement saying that Galliano would be suspended of his responsibilities pending an inquiry. His statement included the following:
"The House of Dior declares with the greatest firmness its policy of zero-tolerance regarding any anti-Semitic or racist statement or attitude."
All this, 2 days before the Oscars and right before Paris Fashion Week.
Stay tuned...

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