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MKR Judge Caught Driving on Cocaine
4 Mar
Summary
- Chef Colin Fassnidge pleaded guilty to driving with cocaine in his system.
- He received a two-year good behaviour bond and no conviction was recorded.
- The chef previously faced a similar charge in 2022.
Celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge has been sentenced after pleading guilty to driving with cocaine in his system. The My Kitchen Rules judge, aged 52, was stopped for a random drug and alcohol test on November 8 along Malabar Road in South Maroubra, east Sydney.
Magistrate Jacqueline Milledge criticised Fassnidge for his actions, highlighting the serious societal impact of the drug industry. Fassnidge's legal team argued that the effects of the drug had worn off and that he was not endangering others. This marks his second offense for the same charge, having been fined in 2022.
Fassnidge's lawyer indicated that the chef had lost sponsors and that his television series in New Zealand was suspended due to the consequences. He stated that Fassnidge had actively sought help and was disappointed in himself. The magistrate acknowledged the difficulties he faced and the impact on his family and career.
Ultimately, the magistrate declined to record a conviction, sentencing Fassnidge to a two-year good behaviour bond. She noted the prolonged consequences he had already endured, including significant reputational damage and potential job losses for others.
