![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/james-stunt-reveals-daily-coke-use-to-266m-trial-denies-petra-kept-him/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/newspress-collage-20230131-1666794108552.jpg&description=JAMES Stunt broke down three times today as he told jurors how he took cocaine "every day" for two years - but denied he was a "kept man". The socialite also branded his ex-father-in-law, Formula 1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone, "controlling" as he took to the stand for the first time at his trial. James Stunt denied he was a 'kept man' while with Petra EcclestoneCredit: Rex Features The socialite, pictured with new girlfriend Helena Robinson, is on trial for money launderingCredit: PA Stunt, who was married to Bernie's daughter Petra, is accused of being part of a £266million money laundering operation with seven others. He broke down at Leeds Cloth Hall Court over the death of his brother Lee, who was allegedly involved in the scheme, as he gave evidence. Stunt also claimed he loved his wife "not her bank account" after prosecutors questioned if got involved in the alleged network as his divorce from Petra meant the "river of money" from her family was "running dry". The businessman said: "I had a very rich wife and I was doing all right myself. "I'm not comparing myself to Bernie Ecclestone - he's one of the richest men in the world." Stunt also told the court his billionaire father-in-law could be "very controlling of our marriage". He claimed his three children with Petra "had to be born in the UK for tax reasons". Stunt explained: "It was against mine and Petra's wishes but that's the kind of power Bernie had over our marriage." He told jurors how he had an "addictive personality" and a "functioning addict" who took cocaine following Lee's death in 2016. Stunt called the drug a "good and bad friend" as he detailed how he took it "every day for two years". The defendant also told jurors how he once "delayed" the 2008 Monza Grand Prix after suffering a panic attack while dating Petra. He said: "I delayed the Monza Grand Prix. Bernie Ecclestone didn't know what to do. "Petra kept on say I was having a Panic attack. I kept arguing with her and the doctor, and then the){kind=link}
JAMES Stunt broke down three times today as he told jurors how he took cocaine “every day” for two years – but denied he was a “kept man”.
The socialite also branded his ex-father-in-law, Formula 1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone, “controlling” as he took to the stand for the first time at his trial.
Stunt, who was married to Bernie’s daughter Petra, is accused of being part of a £266million money laundering operation with seven others.
He broke down at Leeds Cloth Hall Court over the death of his brother Lee, who was allegedly involved in the scheme, as he gave evidence.
Stunt also claimed he loved his wife “not her bank account” after prosecutors questioned if got involved in the alleged network as his divorce from Petra meant the “river of money” from her family was “running dry”.