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Randy Blythe’s Manslaughter Ordeal Officially Over

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 05, 2013 @ 9:56pm
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A Czech Republic judge has overturned a prosecutors appealed the not guilty verdict for Randy Blythe, vocalist of metal band Lamb Of God. Blythe was charged with manslaughter in the 2010 death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who passed away after suffering head injuries at a LoG concert in Prague. Because the appeal was overturned Blythe can not be charged with this offense again and is officially cleared.

While I personally am celebrating this moment, I am also taking a moment to reflect on Nosek, who was only a young man upon his death. Regardless of how I feel about Blythe’s freedom, I still wish to once again extend my condolences and thoughts to Nosek’s family. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Found Not Guilty Of Manslaughter

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 05, 2013 @ 11:13am
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After months of jail, uncertainties, and a manslaughter trial, Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe was acquitted of all charges after judges gave a verdict of not guilty.

Before entering court this morning, Blythe took to his Instagram account with a lengthy message. This is an excerpt: “I have to face myself in the mirror, & tomorrow morning, where ever I may wake up, I will be able to do that without regret. This is THE ONLY path to true freedom for me- peace within myself. This is the manner in which I choose to try my best to live my life, & I hope you all do the same- do your best to do what is right, no matter how difficult it may be. I promise you, this will bring you peace. I thank you all for your support, I wish you all a good day, & to quote one of my favorite movies: STRENGTH AND HONOR.”

Blythe is now a free man and will be retuning home. Below is a photo from Blythe’s Instagram along with a message regarding his acquittal. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Trial May Have A Verdict Tomorrow

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 04, 2013 @ 12:10pm
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According to WTRV, the Randy Blythe (singer of Lamb Of God) trial has begun again in the Czech Republic after a month-long adjournment due to three witnesses not being present. The first was a girl who was in attendance at the 2010 show where 19-year old Daniel Nosek suffered a head injury that later led to his death. The other two are expert witnesses, one a criminal psychologist and one a criminal psychiatrist. All three took the stand earlier today in court and offered their views.

The girl, Anna Rozsivalova, stated that she was standing close to the stage and “…described the audience as being crazy“. Rozsivalova also added, “Daniel Nosek attempted to climb the barrier to get onto the stage, but as he was pulling himself up, Blythe lifted him by the shoulders and pushed him off with two hands, from the front. She said Daniel Nosek fell backwards, and people moved away to avoid being hit.”

Read on for more information. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Trial Delayed: Lamb Of God Singer Coming Home

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 06, 2013 @ 12:05pm
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According to WTVR, Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe’s trial in the Czech Republic has been delayed due to a key witness for the defense being ill. A witness will testify Thursday but the trial will then be put on hold until Mar. 4th. During that time, Blythe will be returning home to the United States. Blythe states that he will return to Prague to continue the trial.

Blythe is on trial for the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after sustaining injuries at a Lamb Of God show in Prague in 2010. Blythe is charged with manslaughter and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Addresses Fans Regarding His Trial, The Czech Republic, And More

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 05, 2013 @ 11:00pm
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Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blyte has released a picture and statement on his Instagram account that addresses LoG fans and their reactions towards the Czech Republic as well as the trial. Blythe maintains his innocence but makes it very clear that this case and the charges have affected him deeply, saying that he is, “…a very sad man right now.” You can read the full statement below.

Blythe is facing manslaughter charges in the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who passed away after sustaining injuries during a LoG concert in 2010. Blythe faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. READ MORE

Randy Blythe Returns To Prague To Stand Trial For Manslaughter

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 04, 2013 @ 11:45am
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Randy Blythe, vocalist for Lamb Of God, has kept his promise that he would return to Prague in the Czech Republic to stand trial on manslaughter charges stemming from the death of 19-year old fan Daniel Nosek, who died attending a LoG show in 2010.

According to Czech news site Novinky, Blythe’s first sentence to the court was, “I keep my word. I promised that [I would] come, and I [did].” Blythe has a team of several defense lawyers.

We’ll provide updates as soon as we hear them. READ MORE

Lostprophets Singer Charged With Child Sex Offenses For Planning To Rape A One-Year Old Girl

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 20, 2012 @ 1:30pm
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Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been charged with child sex offenses for plotting to rape a 1-year old baby girl. The singer appeared in court yesterday alongside a 20-year old female and a 24-year old female who are also charged in this. All three have also been charged with conspiring to engage in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 13.

The other members of Lostprophets have issued a formal statement: “Following charges made today against Ian Watkins, we find ourselves in a state of shock. We are learning about the details of the investigation along with you. It is a difficult time for us and our families, and we want to thank our fans for their support as we seek answers.”

Watkins was also charged with three other separate offense, including possession, making, and distributing indecent images of children. He was also in possession of “extreme pornography”, some of which included animals.

Thomas Crowther, the lawyer defending Watkins, states, “None of these offences are admitted. He has no previous convictions and is a man of clean character.” Meanwhile, Watkins has been denied bail. Lostprophets have also cancelled an upcoming tour due to these circumstances. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Singer Randy Blythe’s Prague Trial Date Set

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 14, 2012 @ 12:15pm
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Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe has been issued formal summons to appear in a Prague court on Feb. 4th, 2013 for manslaughter. The charges stem from the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after receiving a head injury at a Lamb Of God concert in Prague in 2010. The court decided to move forward with the trial after receiving a finished investigative report from Czech police.

Court spokeswoman Martina Lhotáková states, “We have issued Randy Blythe with a court summons, and he is obliged to attend the hearing in person. The trial will determine the culpability of Blythe, and his potential punishment.”

According to Prague Post, Blythe faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe Indicted On Manslaughter Chargers: Management Issues Official Statement

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 03, 2012 @ 4:05pm
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According to Czech news site Novinky.cz Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe has been formally indicted in the manslaughter of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after sustaining injuries in a 2010 Lamb Of God performance in Prague. The court has three months to decide upon a court date or whether they want to send the case back for more investigation. If convicted, Blythe faces five to ten years in prison.

In an interview after his release, Blythe stated, “I feel ethically responsible to go back there and face this charge. [The victim's] family right now is in a lot of pain, and they deserve some answers. To lose a child is the worst possible thing a human can go through, I think .. I want my name cleared. I have to go around the world and tour, you know. That’s what I do. I’m not going to hide here. I’m an innocent man. I’m going to go to court and see what happens.”

Lamb Of God manager Larry Mazer issued an official statement that you can read below. READ MORE

Czech Police Finish Investigation For Lamb Of God Singer Randy Blythe’s Case: Recommend Indictment

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 16, 2012 @ 1:00pm
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Czech police have finished their investigation into the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after sustaining injuries at a Lamb Of God concert in Prague in 2010. LoG singer Randy Blythe was arrested earlier this year on manslaughter charges and was held in Czech jail for a month and a half. He was ultimately released on bail and made a statement in which he said he will return, if needed, for a trial.

In the final investigation report, Czech police have recommended that Blythe be indicted and return to Prague to stand trial. According to INDES.cz, Prague City Prosecutor’s Office Štěpánka Zenklová stated that this decision will be made “…by the end of November,” after the team has had time to review the case and the facts.

Once again, this issue may interfere with Lamb Of God touring plans as the band will be on the road in December alongside In Flames and Sylosis. READ MORE

BREAKING: Lamb Of God Singer Randy Blythe Is Coming Home

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 03, 2012 @ 9:30am
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Update: Although the Lamb Of God/Dethklok/Gojira tour is still cancelled, the band WILL be performing at Knotfest. They are also looking towards a Oct. 26th start date for a full US tour. Randy will also be making a public statement in the next week.

According to a very simple post from the official Lamb Of God twitter, Randy Blythe is out of Czech Republic prison and is coming home. The Richmond Times Dispatch explains further that, “…court upheld a lower court decision that had rejected a request by prosecutors to keep Blythe in custody.” Blythe had paid somewhere around $400,000 in bail but was still being kept in prison as prosecutors argued that if he left the country he might never return.

Blythe was released from prison yesterday and left the country today. He is expected to land in New York this afternoon. However, Loudwire makes a good point, Randy is still not done with this situation. He is out on bail but he will most likely have to return to Prague for the trial at some later date.

Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe Denied Bail Once Again

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on July 25, 2012 @ 2:15pm
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More bad news for Randy Blythe, Lamb of God, and fans around the world as the singer has once again been denied release after posting $400,000 in bail. Blythe has been sitting in jail for over a month in Prague as he faces manslaughter charges stemming from the death of a concert goer in 2010.

In the United States, when someone posts bail, they are free to leave jail. Apparently this is not the case in Czech Republic. Rather, a prosecutor can detain the defendant while they issue a formal protest. In this situation, the prosecution issued the challenge a day after bail was posted. The lawyer will have to meet with the judge on Friday (July 27th) to explain their reasons. The judge will then have five days to deliberate on the reasoning and another five days to post a decision. So we’re looking at a possible Aug. 6th date at the earliest (this is if they don’t take into account “business days”). READ MORE