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Czech Appeals Court Clears LAMB OF GOD Singer In Fan's Death

June 5, 2013

Prague, Czech Republic's High Court upheld LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe's "not guilty" verdict earlier today (Wednesday, June 5) in connection with the death of a fan three years ago. The court's decision is final.

A three-judge panel on March 5 acquitted Blythe of manslaughter in the death of 19-year-old Daniel Nosek.

Following the judges' announcement three months ago, the State Attorney immediately appealed the verdict.

"I have been found not guilty and acquitted of all charges against me. I am a free man," Blythe posted on his Instagram account following the March 5 verdict. "Please remember the family of Daniel Nosek in your thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. I only wish for them peace. Thank you for your support."

Blythe was facing the possibility of conviction and a long-term jail sentence after a May 2010 incident in which Nosek, who attended a LAMB OF GOD performance in Prague, died almost a month later, allegedly from injuries sustained when he was thrown off the stage.

Though Blythe faced up to 10 years in prison, during the closing argument, prosecutors only asked the judge for the minimum sentence of five years.

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