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TV chef's brother goes on trial | TV chef's brother goes on trial |
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The brother of television chef Gordon Ramsay has gone on trial in Bali on charges of possessing heroin. | The brother of television chef Gordon Ramsay has gone on trial in Bali on charges of possessing heroin. |
Ronald Ramsay, 39, spat and cursed at journalists before prosecutors outlined the case alleging that he was found with 100mg of the drug in his pocket. | |
Mr Ramsay, who faces a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, told officials he used heroin to combat an illness, the court was told. | |
Gordon Ramsay has tried to help his younger brother beat his drug problems. | |
Mr Ramsay's lawyer, Erwin Siregar, said: "Please ask his brother, Gordon, to contact him. He needs his help." | |
After the initial arrest in February, a spokeswoman for the chef confirmed representatives were flying out to the Indonesian island to help his brother. | |
The Scottish celebrity cook has previously spoken of how his brother's problems have affected him. | The Scottish celebrity cook has previously spoken of how his brother's problems have affected him. |
He told Waitrose Food Illustrated magazine before the arrest: "I feel the pain, I feel it big time. I don't think that my mum at 60 should still be putting up with it. | He told Waitrose Food Illustrated magazine before the arrest: "I feel the pain, I feel it big time. I don't think that my mum at 60 should still be putting up with it. |
"It is hard dealing with Ronnie. He is a major responsibility. It is like having an 18-year-old to look after." | "It is hard dealing with Ronnie. He is a major responsibility. It is like having an 18-year-old to look after." |
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