 French movie legend Brigitte Bardot was convicted last week of inciting racial hatred in a book by portraying Muslims in a negative light. The Paris court said the former film star described Muslims as "invaders, cruel and barbaric". Bardot and her publishing house, Editions du Rocher, were fined $6,050 each, to be paid to two anti-racism groups that took them to court (photo: AP) parent page (17 - 23 June 2004, issue #695) |