"LAMB OF GOD management will be issuing an official statement on Monday regarding the charges made against singer Randy Blythe. As no formal charges have yet been made and the case is only in the investigation stages, it would be premature to make an official statement filled with false truths or innuendos.
Having said that, management wished to address today one false piece of information that has been included in many of the news stories released so far. Under no circumstances was there a fight of any kind involved. This incident deals with a fan that three times during the concert jumped the barricade and rushed Randy during the performance. It is alleged that the third time, security was not able to reach him and that Randy pushed him back into the audience where supposedly he fell and hit his head.
Again, until the investigation is concluded this weekend, nothing more will be released, but clarity and the facts needed to be addressed on this one reported point which is totally inaccurate." -Adrenaline PR (management for Lamb of God)
Shortly after 9pm (EST), #freerandyblythe hash tag was posted on the Lamb of God Twitter account (which is maintained by a fan and not the band themselves).
[the charge is] "bogus and outrageous and will be dropped immediately." -Mark Blythe (Randy's brother)
As of July 4th, 2012:
"However, there are YouTube videos, which 100 percent show Randy's innocence. As a matter of fact, all of those videos have now been sent to our lawyer, and he's presenting it to the judge tomorrow morning [July 4th]. This case is so full of holes. Nobody reported an injury of any kind at the concert, or after the concert. It was at least an hour to two hours later, supposedly, when this kid went to a hospital.
"So that's number one – why did nothing occur during the show? Number two, he had supposedly been in a coma for 30 days, but it wasn't [until] a couple of months later that they contacted the promoter to ask his understanding of the events. He said the same thing – that the show went on fine, no nothing, no incidents. They told him that a person had been injured, which led to a death, which he had no knowledge of whatsoever. And then it went away. Two years go by, and Randy gets arrested." -Larry Mazur
Apparently, Mr. Blythe has been cooperating quite well with the courts and jail guards. He even has a cell mate who is attempting to teach him Mongolian, while Blythe is trying to teach him some English (haha go figure eh). At least he's being productive. Here is also a shot of Mr. Blythe in the courts over the last few days:
If you want to show your support as a music enthusiast, then help speed up the process and sign a petition to be sent to the White House (25,000 signatures required). Blythe is schedule for another court appearance on July 19th, 2012.
Video of the alleged incident involving the 19 year old fan:
"American singer of the group Lamb of God Randy Blythe may be released from custody. The Prague Municipal Court dismissed the complaint because the prosecutor, who disagreed with the singer's release on bail. Municipal court bail but increased to twice, ie $ 400,000. Confirmed the singer's lawyer." -iDNES.cz (loose translation from Czech)
As of July 17th, 2012, Randy got a chance for an exclusive interview with Blesk.cz about his time in Prague:
Blesk.cz: What happened during the incident at Prague’s Club Abaton on May 24th, 2010?
RB: I do not know about any incident. Few remember, because I have a lot of concerts. Just remember that the club was a small stage, which barely fit and group facilities. Apparently there was a security guard because many people climbed onto the stage. I think that one small boy in particular, but I could be confused with other clubs. Since the concert I have glasses, I see very little more than outlines details. In any case, I did not attack anyone.
Blesk.cz: How do you spend time in custody and what inmates?
RB: I read, I write letters to friends, family, also write a diary. I'm starting to write a book about Pankrác prison and write lyrics.
Blesk.cz: Do you have reservations about the work of the Czech police and justice in your case?
RB: As for the police, I believe that it is very professional and it follows the principles of good conduct. But in terms of justice, then frankly I do not understand because it is different than the US. I thought that if the group folds on bail, I'll be released.
Blesk.cz: You have passed the bail and soon get to freedom. What are your future plans?
RB: If I go back to the US, I have to mow the lawn, spend some time with family and plunge back into performing, so I can pay for legal services. Friends help earn money so that we can live decently. If I'd had to stay in the Czech Republic, I would look at the sights, especially in Prague.
An official statement has been released to the general public, announcing the cancellation of Lamb of God's 2012 tour, which also includes my hometown show of Heavy T.O. The prosecutor has asked for Blythe to remain behind bars, even though he has posted the now $400,000 bail. Gotta love the judicial system in Czech...
"LAMB OF GOD/ DETHKLOK TOUR CANCELED...
Due to the continued incarceration of LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic, the band’s co-headline tour with Dethklok scheduled to begin August 1st in Seattle is being cancelled. The band regrets the decision but the uncertainty of Randy’s release makes it impossible to carry on with the tour. Upon Randy’s release, it is the band’s intention to rebook a tour in the fall and at this time the band fully intends to participate in the Mayhem Cruise in December.
LAMB OF GOD wishes to thank Dethklok, Adult Swim and Gojira for their support and patience as well as all of the promoters who had dates on the tour. Last but certainly not least, the band thanks all of the fans who bought tickets for the tour and who have been supportive of Randy and the band over the last month that Randy has been held in Prague. Without the fans, there is no LAMB OF GOD."
As of August 2nd, 2012, Randy Blythe was released from incarceration in Prague and is now on his way back to the US.
"I can confirm that [Blythe] was released yesterday afternoon. The decision was reached yesterday at the end of a closed session. The only condition of release was the approximately 8 million Czech Koruna bail [which has already been paid]." - Gabriela Pohlová (a spokeswoman for the prison)
Randy recently spoke with MTV News and how the whole situation was handled...
"It could become very easy for me to become aggravated over the fact that my bail was appealed twice, and that the prosecuting attorney was really just spinning the wheels of the system in order to keep me incarcerated … you know, 'This isn't right and that's not how we do it in America' … Well guess what? I wasn't in America. Their system is different; I think it's archaic, but I'm not a lawyer, and I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of our legal system, much less the Czech legal system.
I certainly think the prosecuting attorney is going to come at me with everything he has … due to the fact that the American government did not comply with their requests. Initially, after this young man died, they wrote a letter saying 'We want to investigate this,' and the American government said, 'No.' So I think that's one reason why I remained in prison, because the prosecuting attorney was very angry with the American government. I'm not too pleased with our justice department either, because, if they don't want to comply with an investigation, OK. But have the common courtesy and do your job to safeguard your citizens by at least maybe popping me an email saying 'Hey, you're wanted for manslaughter in the Czech Republic.'"
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