Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:11am on 24 Apr 2024,Wednesday International
A Belgian man was cleared of drunk driving due to a rare condition called auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), where the body produces alcohol. His lawyer, Anse Ghesquiere, confirmed his diagnosis, supported by three doctors. The defendant, who works at a brewery, showed no signs of intoxication. The judge emphasized this and the medical evidence in the verdict. Lisa Florin, a clinical biologist, explained ABS generates alcohol similar to alcoholic drinks but with reduced effects. ABS typically arises in those with intestine-related conditions. The Bruges police court, where the man was acquitted, did not respond to Reuters' inquiries.
