Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe‘s manslaughter trial came to a preliminary end today, February 07th. Today’s proceedings saw one lone witness give testimony that supported Blythe‘s defense.
A concertgoer identified as Lukas Havlena gave statements that refuted that of recent witnesses in regards to Blythe‘s behavior the night of the concert in question. According to WTVR.com, Havlena disputed previous witness claims that Blythe encouraged fans to climb up on the stage.
He also stated that, in his opinion, Blythe was not overly aggressive at the 2010 concert with his onstage behavior being typical of a metal show. The trial will now resume on March 04th as one key witness has taken ill and was unable to attend this week. Furthermore, two criminal psychologists were also unable to testify this week, thus causing the delay.
More witnesses and security personnel who worked the venue on the night in question are also expected to testify when the trial resumes. Blythe is reportedly planning to return home to the U.S. in the interim, having indicated he will return to Prague, CZE once the trial resumes.
Blythe stands accused of manslaughter in relation to the death of Daniel Nosek—a concert attendee whom he is alleged to have pushed off the stage during a 2010 show the band played in Prague, Czech Republic. The fan was said to have sustained fatal head injuries during his fall—injuries which ultimately claimed his life.
The family of the deceased are seeking compensation of 10 million Czech Koruna—roughly $530,000 U.S. dollars in connection with the charges, with Blythe also facing possible jail time if found guilty.
