Supermodel Sentenced For DUI

Nineties supermodel Stephanie Seymourappeared in court yesterday to be sentenced for driving while under the influence. The model did not receive a custodial sentence - instead being instructed to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings twice a week, complete a six-week treatment program at Greenwich Hospital and take two victim impact panels - although the judge cautioned her that her actions had been "serious". If she completes the programmes, the offence will be expunged from her record in a year.

Seymour was arrested and charged with DUI in January of this year when she backed into another car while at the wheel of her Range Rover. She was then later charged with knocking over a utility pole on the same evening. Police claim that she showed signs of intoxication at the time of her arrest - including that she "smelled of alcohol", had "bloodshot eyes", and took "seven attempts to find her identification", Page Six reports.

The model - whose career saw her grace the cover of magazines the world over and take to the catwalk for almost all the major brands of the time alongside contemporaries such as Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington - smiled in court as Judge Auden Grogins passed sentence, assuring the court that she felt remorseful for her actions.

"I am incredibly ashamed that I did something that could have come out much worse," Seymour said. "I would also like to apologise to my family and the lady who I backed into."

As well as the rest of her sentence, the judge ruled that Seymour would have to pay any restitution not covered by her insurance company, and cautioned: "It wasn't just one accident but two accidents here, so it is serious. I'm glad that you are taking this seriously. You should take it seriously."