The sister's involved in celebrity chef, Nigella Lawson's recent drug and fraud case are finally speaking out about their former boss.
According to The New York Daily News, Elisabetta and Francesca Grillo, both former assistants of Lawson, told England's morning show, "This Morning," they believe Lawson's career will not be damaged despite all the information that was revealed about her personal life.
The sister's told the show's host that they felt no guilt about jeopardizing Lawon's career and claimed that as a result of trying to defend themselves in court, information on Lawson's drug use had to be revealed.
"I feel sorry that we ended up in that situation, that she did admit to that. But no, not guilty, because it was nothing to do with me, it's her life," Elisabetta, in the television interview, according to The Telegraph.
"It was our freedom," sister Francesca added. "We were in court not because of her drug use or because we wanted her to be punished. In admitting it I think she was very brave to do so, good for her for doing so. But I didn't feel guilty."
Lawson admitted to using drugs in the past after losing her first husband. The Grillo's worked for Lawson and her ex-husband Charles Saatchi for more than 10 years.
During the trial, Lawson claimed the sisters used the couple's credit cards for personal use, such as purchasing luxury items and designer clothes without approval from her or Saatchi. They were being charged with defrauding the couple of over $1 million.
The sisters claimed they were given approval to use the couple's credit cards for personal use in exchange for keeping quiet about Lawson's drug use. According to the Telegraph, the sister's said they were given "no ground rules" when it came to purchases.
In a London courtroom, the sisters claimed Lawson used cocaine and marijuana. Even accusing the chef of writing her popular cookbooks while under the influence of drugs.
"I felt sorry for all of us involved. We shouldn't have reached that," said Francesca, 35, in the television interview, according to The Telegraph. "But unfortunately you are in a position where your freedom is at stake so you have to tell your side of the story and whatever you think is relevant to the case, so it's a bit of a pity that we ended up in there to be honest."
The sisters were found not guilty of fraud by a London courtroom. The police also revealed they would not be looking into Lawson's past substance abuse.
"We have won the court case but definitely she had the most support from the public. She is well-loved and she will always be loved and I am sure she will be fine," Francesca said. "She is great at what she is doing and I wish her all the best."
The sisters called the trial experience "a nightmare," and said they're ready to begin a life opposite of what they once lived.
"It's like if you wake up one morning and your mother says, 'I'm not your mother anymore, sorry, you have been with me all your life, but I don't know you anymore,'" Francesca said. "It was a shock, it was like where did this come from?"
