Belgian Man with Auto-Brewery Syndrome Acquitted in Drunk Driving Case

A Belgian man has been acquitted of drunk driving after proving he suffers from a rare condition that produces alcohol in his body.

The man, who works at a brewery, was found to have auto-brewery syndrome, which causes his body to ferment carbohydrates into alcohol.
Despite having a blood alcohol level above the legal limit, he was acquitted due to the medical evidence supporting his condition.
The condition, not widely known, can lead to symptoms similar to intoxication without alcohol consumption.
Treatments for auto-brewery syndrome include dietary changes and, in severe cases, fecal microbiota transplants.
The court ruled that the man must take preventive measures to manage his condition or face future legal consequences.