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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans

CPS defends Dustin Black prosecution despite ‘weak’ case falling apart hours into trial

PA

Footage of the moment Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black was assaulted in a Soho bar has been released, as the CPS have defended its decision to take the case to court despite “weak” evidence.

The US screenwriter and husband of Olympic diver Tom Daley was punched to the back of the head by social media influencer Teddy Edwardes in a late-night dispute at Freedom bar last August.

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