According to a report by The Associated Press, a Czech Republic court has denied a request by Lamb Of God singer D. Randall Blythe’s claim for damages in excess of half a million dollars after he was acquitted of manslaughter charges in 2013.
Michal Sykora, a Czech lawyer for Blythe, says the court on Wednesday dismissed his request to be paid 15.555 million Koruna ($640,800) by the Justice Ministry.
The parents of the alleged victim, known as Daniel, were demanding compensation of 10 million Czech Koruna (approximately $530,000).
Following a 38 day incarceration in Pankrac prison, Blythe returned to America, only to return months later for the trial which if convicted could have seen him serve 10-20 years in prison. After a five-day trial, Blythe was acquitted on March 5, 2013. Blythe and Lamb Of God spent an innumerable amount of money clearing his name as well as lost income and wages from missed performances and tours.
Blythe’s story was detailed in the film As The Palaces Burn and his memoir released this last summer Dark Days: A Memoir (Da Capo Press), was released on July 14.
