Dustin Lance Black Cleared of Assault Charges in U.K. Court

2023-11-09 03:27:04

Dustin Lance Black Acquitted of Assault in U.K. Court

Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black has been cleared of assault charges after a London magistrates court dismissed the case. District Judge Louisa Cieciora, presiding over the trial at Westminster Magistrates Court, stated that based on the evidence presented, she could not find Black guilty.

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Black, known for his latest film "Rustin," was accused of assaulting BBC presenter Teddy Edwardes during an altercation at a nightclub in central London in August 2022. The incident involved Black allegedly grabbing Edwardes' wrist and causing a drink to be spilled on her. Edwardes retaliated by punching Black in the head and later received a police caution.

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In response to the acquittal, a visibly relieved Black expressed gratitude to the judge, calling it a moment of exoneration. Cieciora, delivering her judgment, highlighted inconsistencies in Edwardes' evidence and mentioned that CCTV footage did not support her claim of Black pouring a drink on her. Furthermore, the judge noted that Edwardes had lied to the police about viewing the CCTV video before giving her statement.

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During the trial, Edwardes' social media posts were brought into question by Black's lawyer. Edwardes had posted a meme of a tattoo reading "No Ragrats" and stated on social media that she had "chosen violence." However, when questioned, she regretted her actions and claimed that social media is not reflective of real life, which the judge found unpersuasive.

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Black, accompanied by his husband, British Olympic diver Tom Daley, expressed his satisfaction with the judge's ruling. In a written statement distributed to the press, Black maintained his innocence, stated that he was the victim of a serious assault, and expressed relief that the matter is now concluded.

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