ItalyA 55-year-old man had his driver's license revoked after a police test showed an alcohol level of 1.19 g/l in his blood, which exceeded legal limits. However, he was later acquitted because the alcohol was not from drinking but due to a rare condition called intestinal fermentation syndrome. This syndrome causes the body to naturally produce ethanol through the fermentation of carbohydrates by gut bacteria. The man, who is teetotal, underwent extensive medical testing at a hospital in Cremona under the guidance of the San Raffaele clinic in Milan. His lawyer argued that the legal definition of drunk driving applies only to alcohol consumed voluntarily, not to naturally produced alcohol. After presenting medical evidence, the court ruled that the charges did not hold.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a legal case involving a rare medical condition. It does not take a stance on the issue, nor does it show bias toward any political side. The focus is on the legal process and medical explanation rather than political controversy.
