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Lamb Of God Frontmann gibt Statement ab
Von Oliver 7. Aug 2012, 09:19
Vor kurzem kam Sänger Randy Blythe frei, nun hat der Lamb of God-Frontmann sein Statement dazu veröffentlicht. Anschließend folgt, für all jene, die davon nichts mitbekomme haben oder das Ganze auffrischen wollen, die vorab geschriebene News über die Gefangenennahme des Sängers und den Vorgang.
"Greetings. This is D. Randall Blythe, checking in from my beloved hometown of Richmond, Virginia, United States of America.
I was recently released on bail from Pankrác Prison in Prague, Czech Republic, after over a month of incarceration. Now that I am out for the moment, I would like to say a few things.
While in prison, I had minimal knowledge of how my case was viewed anywhere but the Czech Republic. I was told by my attorney that I had a lot support from peers in the music industry, my hometown, fans, and, of course, my family.
I cannot express how emotional it made me upon my release to read about even a fraction of the voices that were raised on my behalf. From legends in my music community, to fans across the world, and even people who were previously unaware of my existence but sympathized with my plight - I am truly humbled. I cannot thank you enough for your thoughts and prayers. I would especially like to thank the people of Richmond, Virginia, for standing by me.
In the 48 hours I have been home, many people I have never met before have stopped me on the street, waved and smiled as I passed by, or said hello in a restaurant. All have said, 'We are glad you are home, Randy.' You all make me proud and grateful that I call Richmond home.
I would like state that I suffered no abuse, from either authorities or inmates, during my incarceration in Pankrác. I received no special treatment, and was in general population with everyone else. Make no mistake, it was prison, not some celebrity-rehab TV show. But I was treated fairly by the guards and kindly by my fellow inmates.
People are dying of starvation all over the world. Men and women are losing their lives daily in the Middle East and other war-torn regions. I had food, clothes, shelter, and no one was trying to kill me. I cannot complain over a short stay in prison while many people elsewhere fight to survive on a daily basis.
If it is deemed necessary for me to do so, I WILL return to Prague to stand trial. While I maintain my innocence 100%, and will do so steadfastly, I will NOT hide in the United States, safe from extradition and possible prosecution.
As I write this, the family of a fan of my band suffers through the indescribably tragic loss of their child. They have to deal with constantly varying media reports about the circumstances surrounding his death. I am charged with maliciously causing severe bodily harm to this young man, resulting in his death. While I consider the charge leveled against me ludicrous and without qualification, my opinion makes no difference in this matter. The charge exists, and for the family of this young man, questions remain. The worst possible pain remains.
It is fairly common knowledge amongst fans of my band that I once lost a child as well. I, unfortunately, am intimately familiar with what their pain is like. Therefore, I know all too well that in their time of grief, this family needs and deserves some real answers, not a media explosion followed by the accused killer of their son hiding like a coward thousands of miles away while they suffer.
I am a man. I was raised to face my problems head on, not run from them like a petulant child.
I hope that justice is done, and the family of Daniel N. will receive the closure they undoubtably need to facilitate healing.
I feel VERY STRONGLY that as an adult, it would be both irresponsible and immoral for me not to return to Prague if I am summoned.
This is not about bail money. This is about a young man who lost his life. I will act with honor, and I will fight to clear my good name in this matter.
Thank you for reading this, and I wish you all peace."
Eine komplizierte Geschichte bahnt sich an. Vor kurzem wurde Lamb Of God Frontmann Randy Blythe verhaftet. Oder auch nicht. Die letzte Aussage stammt von der PR-Agentur Adrenaline PR. Die News in Tschechien verkündeten, dass der Musiker wegen Mord verhaftet worden sei und teilten mit, dass er 5-10 Jahre Haft bekommen könnte. Die PR-Firma behauptet nun, das bisher keine Verhaftung stattgefunden hat und auch keine Anklage erhoben wurde.
Das Ganze kam auf Grund eines Tathergangs am 24. Mai 2010 zustande als bei einer Show in Prag Sänger Blythe von einem Fan auf der Bühne attackiert worden war. Der Fan fiel von der Bühne, verletzte sich stark am Kopf und erlag den Verletzungen später.
Das Statement der PR-Firma Adrenaline PR lautet:
"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."
Heute morgen wurde eine Kaution von 200.000 US-Dollar erhoben, die der Sänger bis Montag zu zahlen hat.
Via Twitter kam am gestrigen 30. Juni 2012 die Nachricht, dass der Frontmann wieder auf freien Fuß ist.
Wie es scheint, entspricht die Twitter-Meldung nicht der Wahrheit.
Die Tschechische-News-Seite Noviky.cz berichtete, das Frontmann Randy Blythe weiterhin hinter Gittern bleibt. Dies soll für zehn Tage im Pankrac Gefängnis in Prag sein.
Und selbst wenn Blythe die 200.000$ für eine Kaution aufbringen kann, so könnte es sein, dass er trotzallem nicht frei kommt.
Richter Petr Fassati vom Prag 8 Bezirksgericht teilte mit: "Es könnte bestimmte Bestimmungen geben, die nach Freilassung einzuhalten sind. Wie zum Beispiel in Tschechien bleiben zu müssen oder eine konstante Erreichbarkeit bei einer bestimmten Adresse. Werden die Bestimmungen verletzt, könnte dies zu einen internationalen Haftbefehl führen."
Was genau passierte ist weiterhin unklar. Eine Verurteilung kann bis zu zehn Jahre nach sich ziehen.
Der Sänger der Band Lamb of God ist nun endlich frei und es gibt folgendes Statement dazu:
"After five weeks in a prison in Prague in the Czech Republic, Randy Blythe has been released on bail and is returning to the United States. Although LAMB OF GOD has cancelled their summer co-headline tour with Dethklok, the band has agreed to play the KNOTFEST shows on August 17th in Council Bluffs, Iowa and August 18th in Somerset, Wisconsin.
The band is currently targeting October 26th as the start date for a U.S tour. Dates and cities will be released as soon as possible. Randy will be making a public statement discussing his time in Prague and thanking fans worldwide for their support in the next week."
