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Christian Dior has suspended its star British fashion designer John
Galliano after he was arrested for an alleged assault and making
antisemitic remarks after a late-night drinking session.

Galliano was escorted home by French police late on Thursday after
what police said was a drinking session that ended with him hurling
insults at a couple.

The chief executive of Dior, Sidney Toledano, said Galliano had been
removed from his post. “Dior affirms with the utmost conviction its
policy of zero tolerance towards any antisemitic or racist words or
behaviour. Pending the results of the inquiry Christian Dior has
suspended John Galliano from his responsibilities.”

The flamboyant designer was arrested in the Marais district after
allegedly verbally accosting a couple sitting on a cafe terrace.

Galliano had been drinking at a bar beforehand. He was arrested and
taken to a police station, where a sobriety test showed him to be just
over the legal limit.

Police took him to his home without filing any charges. He was released on the recommendation of the state prosecutor.

One police source told Reuters the outburst had been prompted by
stress before the upcoming Paris fashion week at which Dior’s show is
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