Update On David Randall Blythe's Trial: Fans Took The Stand Today, Here Is What Happened!

                                    David Randall Blythe in court (Source CBS)

Yesterday (February 4), the State Attorney’s Office in Prague, Czech Republic, began the trial of Lamb Of God's David Randall Blythe. Blythe is being accused of manslaughter following the death of Daniel Nosek, a 19 years old fan of the band. 

At the end of June 2012, Blythe was arrested, charged and remanded in custody by the Czech authorities in connection with an incident that happened during Lamb of God's previous concert in Prague two years earlier. According to the prosecution, Blythe shoved Daniel Nosek, a 19 years old fan, off stage, thus inflicting fatal wounds on him. After being released on bail, which was contended by the State Attorney, Blythe refused responsibility for Nosek's death and pledged to return to attend the trial.

Today (February 5), Randy questioned several Lamb of God fans who testified during day two of his manslaughter trial. Eight people who attended that concert delivered testimony in court Tuesday, according to Prague Post reporter Jonathan Crane who is helping cover the trial for WTVR.com.

Some of the people who testified Tuesday were friends of Nosek. Others were friends of Milan Poranek, a concert goer who Blythe admitted to pushing off the stage during the same show. While all of Nosek’s friends said Blythe pushed Nosek off the stage, their versions of the events of that night included some slight contradictions.

One of Nosek’s friends said Blythe was off of the stage when Nosek climbed up and that the singer ran from backstage to push the fan off. Other witnesses did not mention that.

Many of the witnesses struggled to recall the events of that concert nearly three years ago, Crane said.

During the testimony Blythe challenged one witness who claimed “several incidents” happened in the first half of the show, Crane said. Blythe argued video evidence shown in court refutes that claim.

The trial is set to last until the end of the week. If found guilty of his charge, Blythe could face up to 10 years in prison. Nosek’s family are also seeking 10 million Kč ($530,000) in damages.
   
Blythe has been adamant since he was released on bail that if he was required to return to the Czech Republic to stand trial he would do so.

He previously stated: “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.”

Additionally, Michael Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, has issued an official statement declaring the U.S. government is “closely monitoring the progress” of vocalist Randy Blythe’s impending trial in the Czech Republic. More HERE!

Here are some audio reports from WVTR regarding today's trial:










We will definitely keep you posted on Randy's trial. Please keep him in your thoughts!

Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

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LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe Suits Up As He Awaits Trial For Murder - Image Available!

"And so it begins. I am calm & prepared. Everyone, thanks for your good thoughts and prayers. Have a nice day, y'all!" - D Randall Blythe (via his Instagram account).

Today (February 4), the State Attorney’s Office in Prague, Czech Republic, begins trial for Lamb Of God's D Randall Blythe. Blythe is being accused of manslaughter following the death of Daniel Nosek, a 19 years old fan of the band.

At the end of June 2012, Blythe was arrested, charged and remanded in custody by the Czech authorities in connection with an incident that happened during Lamb of God's previous concert in Prague two years earlier. According to the prosecution, Blythe shoved Daniel Nosek, a 19 years old fan, off stage, thus inflicting fatal wounds on him. After being released on bail, which was contended by the State Attorney, Blythe refused responsibility for Nosek's death and pledged to return to attend the trial, which is scheduled to begin shortly.

Vladimir Jablonsky, the lawyer of Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe, says that "he will be present at his hearing on February 4." Blythe is accused of tossing a fan off the stage in May 2010 in which the fan died 30-days later from head injuries the prosecutor claims were caused by the incident.

A police spokesperson stated on June 29, 2012, that the police has formally charged Blythe under the section 146(4) of the Czech Criminal Code, which contains intentional infliction of bodily harm that resulted in death (i.e. manslaughter). He faces 5–10 years of imprisonment if found guilty. Randy’s brother, Mark Blythe, said the charge is "bogus and outrageous and will be dropped immediately."

Blythe has been adamant since he was released on bail that if he was required to return to the Czech Republic to stand trial he would do so.

He previously stated: “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.”

Additionally, Michael Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, has issued an official statement declaring the U.S. government is “closely monitoring the progress” of vocalist Randy Blythe’s impending trial in the Czech Republic. More HERE!

We wish Randy the best of luck, and we will keep you all posted on his trial!

Here is what Riki Rachtman had to say about Randy Blythe's legal battle:



Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

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Lamb Of God's Official Site

LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe Has Been Issued A Court Summons & Must Return To The Czech Republic For Trial!

As previously reported, the Czech Republic has officially indicted Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe on the manslaughter charge that received international media attention earlier this year (more HERE).

The State Attorney’s Office in Prague officially indicted Blythe on manslaughter charges on Friday, Nov. 30. It is now being reported that Blythe will stand trial for the controversial charges on February 4, 2013.

"We have issued Randy Blythe with a court summons, and he is obliged to attend the hearing in person," said court spokeswoman Martina Lhotáková  [via Prague Post]. "The trial will determine the culpability of Blythe and his potential punishment."

Blythe has been adamant since he was released on bail that if he was required to return to the Czech Republic to stand trial he would do so.

He previously stated: “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.”

Additionally, Michael Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, has issued an official statement declaring the U.S. government is “closely monitoring the progress” of vocalist Randy Blythe’s impending legal trial in the Czech Republic. More HERE!

Here is what Riki Rachtman had to say about Randy Blythe's legal battle:



Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

Randy Blythe's Legal Case: The U.S. Government Gets Involved Thanks To The LAMB OF GOD Fans!

As previously reported, the Czech Republic has officially indicted Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe on the manslaughter charge that received international media attention earlier this year (more HERE).

Thankfully, Michael Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, has issued an official statement declaring the U.S. government is “closely monitoring the progress” of vocalist Randy Blythe’s impending legal trial in the Czech Republic. It can be read in its entirely below.

Posner’s statement is in response to the online petition at whitehouse.gov for the U.S. government to help Blythe. Posner explained that while he couldn’t discuss details of Blythe’s case, he could confirm that the U.S. government would ensure Blythe received a fair trial.

Posner’s statement reads as follows:

“We appreciate your inquiry about the case of D. Randall Blythe, who was released from detention in the Czech Republic on August 3, 2012, and returned to the United States shortly thereafter. Mr. Blythe has publicly stated his intention to return to the Czech Republic to face trial for the alleged manslaughter of a Czech man at a concert in 2010. He recently told MTV, ‘It’s the correct thing for me to do … this poor young man’s family deserves some answers.’ Pending Mr. Blythe’s trial, we cannot discuss the details of his case. We are closely monitoring the progress of his trial.

“The Department Of State noted in its 2011 Human Rights Report that in the Czech Republic, ‘The laws provide for the right to a fair trial, and the independent judiciary generally enforced this right.’ We expect that the Czech government will make all efforts to ensure a fair, transparent, and timely trial for Mr. Blythe, and guarantee full protection of his legal rights under Czech law and his welfare.

“If you would like to know more about what the Department of State does for U.S. citizens overseas, please visit our website at Travel.State.Gov. General information on U.S. human rights policy is available at HumanRights.gov.”

The State Attorney’s Office in Prague officially indicted Blythe on manslaughter charges on Friday, Nov. 30. According to Czech news source Novinky.cz, the District Court now has three months to either set a trial date or to delay the hearing in lieu of further investigation. If he is found guilty, Blythe could face 5-10 years in prison.

Blythe has been adamant since he was released on bail that if he was required to return to the Czech Republic to stand trial he would do so.

He previously stated: “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.”

For now, Blythe will continue to destroy ear drums all over the U.S.! Here are the remaining tour dates:

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

Here is what Riki Rachtman had to say about Randy Blythe's legal battle:



Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Stay tuned for further details.

Via Willie Adler

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

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LAMB OF GOD's Manager Responds To Randy Blythe's Indictment News!

As news breaks of Randy Blythe’s indictment on manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic (full article HERE), manager Larry Mazer responds with the following statement:

"After a three month investigation, the prosecutor in the Czech Republic has decided to move forward with an indictment of Randy Blythe on the charge of manslaughter with intent to cause bodily harm. Obviously, we intend to fight vigorously against these charges as we feel that in no way did Randy intend to cause bodily harm on the young fan who subsequently died from injuries sustained at the show. As he has stated previously, Randy intends to go to Prague to defend himself at trial.

"While it is a tragedy that a Lamb of God fan died following a performance by the group, in no way do I feel that Randy did anything improper that led to the young man’s injuries and subsequent death. The price of a ticket to a show does not entitle audience members access to a band’s stage. In the years since the murder on stage of Dimebag Darrell Abbott, performers of all genres have had to become more guarded while performing in response to the dangers presented by fans trying to become part of the performance. We believe that Randy responded professionally to the numerous amount of fans rushing the stage that day, a number of them captured on videos that have been posted on the internet. We have testimony from the venue operator that acknowledges lax security and an improper barricade being used that evening. Numerous testimonies from fans also were contradictory as to the actions of the multiple fans that tried to access the stage.

"At this point, all that the band, myself, and our lawyers can do is to present a defense and try to convince the panel of judges who will hear the case that Randy is innocent of all charges and that his name and reputation need to be cleared and that he be permitted to carry on with his life and career always mindful that a fan passed away after a Lamb of God performance."

For now, Blythe will continue to destroy ear drums all over the U.S.! Here are the remaining tour dates:

3-Dec / Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Grand Rapids Tickets Here

4-Dec / Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Des Moines Tickets Here

6-Dec / Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Houston Tickets Here

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe Is Officially Indicted On Manslaughter Charges!

While LAMB OF GOD is currently destroying the United States in support of their latest album 'Resolution' (available now via Epic Records & Roadrunner Records), Randy Blythe's legal nightmare is not over yet.

According to Czech news site Novinky.cz, the State Attorney’s Office in Prague, Czech Republic has officially indicted Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe on the manslaughter charge that received international media attention earlier this year.

As previously reported, Blythe was arrested on June 28 this year at the Prague Airport on charges of causing, “bodily harm of the fourth degree, resulting in the death of a fan:” an event that allegedly took place during a Lamb Of God concert on May 24, 2010. Blythe was detained in a Czech Republic prison for thirty seven days before he was released on bail.

The decision means that the the court now has three months to set an official date for the singer’s trial or send the case back for further investigation.

For now, Blythe will continue to destroy ear drums all over the U.S.! Here are the remaining tour dates:

3-Dec / Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Grand Rapids Tickets Here

4-Dec / Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Des Moines Tickets Here

6-Dec / Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Houston Tickets Here

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Via Metal Hammer

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site