US EditionMichelin-star chef who ran over British intern twice avoids jail
The court ruled the crash accidental but said Bril failed to report it, and imposed a 12-month suspended sentence and four-month driving ban.
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The victim, British assistant cook Joe Claridge, was in a coma for a month and a half and lost both legs, his spleen, pancreas, and a kidney. He could not be present at the verdict on Wednesday.
Dutch celebrity chef Nick Bril has been sentenced by the court in Antwerp to a 12-month suspended prison sentence following an accident in which he ran over an employee in his restaurant's parking lot. Although Bril was acquitted of causing a serious accident while under the influence, he was convicted of negligence. The court held it against Bril that he did not immediately offer assistance to the victim and that he only called the emergency se…
Michelin-starred chef Nick Bril has been sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended, and a fine following the fatal accident at The Jane two years ago. Trainee and assistant chef Joe Claridge was seriously injured in the incident. "Although there is no doubt that he could not have foreseen the accident and did not intend the consequences, Bril was seriously at fault due to his involvement and by failing to provide necessary assistance."
Chef Nick Bril receives suspended sentence for running over intern in Belgium
Chef Nick Bril received a 12-month suspended sentence after running over intern Joe Claridge with his SUV, causing severe injuries and a double amputation. The incident occurred outside The Jane, Bril's Michelin-star restaurant in Belgium, following a staff party. Further action is pending regarding compensation for Mr Claridge.
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