Randy Blythe cleared of manslaughter charges

Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been acquitted of manslaughter charges over the death of a fan at a concert in Prague three years ago.

The prosecution had accused Blythe of pushing 19-year-old Daniel Nosek off the stage, causing him to hit his head, after which he was taken to hospital where he died several weeks later.

Blythe, who was charged with causing an injury leading to death, admitted to shoving a fan off the stage during the 2010 show, but said he believed the person was unharmed, also stating he did not learn of Nosek’s death until police arrested him at Prague airport last June.

Before the verdict was reached, Blythe made the following final statement to the court:

"I would like to thank the family of Daniel Nosek for not attacking me in the press and for their kind words to me in this court. I am very sorry for their loss.

Daniel was a fan of my band. I had no wish to harm him. He was just a boy and I wish he was still here.
If, ultimately the Czech legal system sentences me to prison, I will do my sentence like a man.

If I am to remain free, I will do my best to insure that conditions at this concert will not occur again with my band and other bands so that the fans will remain safe.

I have searched for an answer to this situation. The only one I can find is that it was a tragic, horrible accident."

Blythe has posted a short statement via Instagram, saying, "I have been found not guilty & acquitted of all charges against me. I am a free man... Please remember the family of Daniel Nosek in your thoughts & prayers in this difficult time. I only wish for them peace. Thank you for your support- Randy"