Tom Daley's husband Dustin Lance Black issues statement as he's cleared of assault
ok.co.ukTom Daley's husband, Dustin Lance Black, has issued a statement after being cleared of assault charges when his case was dismissed mid-trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.The claims made by a reality TV star that she was assaulted by Dustin, who married Olympic swimmer Tom Daley, 27, in 2017, were dismissed as inconsistent and not enough to secure a conviction.
CCTV footage shown in Westminster Magistrates' Court today revealed Mr Black grappling with TV host Teddy Edwardes at Freedom Bar in London's Soho, while a former Love Island winner and Tom himself watched in shock.
Dustin was alleged to have grabbed Teddy’s wrist “very hard” and spilled her drink over her. Just moments after the alleged assault by 49 year old Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin, reality TV host Teddy punched the American in the back of the head.
Dustin's legal team stated that the violent attack resulted in a concussion for their client. However, District Judge Louisa Cieciora agreed with a late defence application this afternoon that there was insufficient and inconsistent evidence put forward by the prosecution to prove that Dustin had ever touched Teddy's wrist.
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