Blake Fielder-Civil, the husband of Amy Winehouse, was arrested for trying to tamper with a witness in his trial for assaulting a bartender. Blake was arrested in front of Winehouse's home after he reportedly tried to pay victim James King up to £200,000 to retract the statement he made to police. Detectives had been tipped off by the Mirror, a UK tabloid magazine. Fielder-Civl was ultimately convicted of committing "grievous bodily harm".Times of London: Fielder-Civil Released from Jail (November 5, 2008) He spent 12 months in jail and was released on November 5, 2008.
The Crime
Fielder-Civil and friend Michael Brown are accused of assaulting bartender James King with intent. The beating was so bad that King needed metal plates in his face.
The Plea
June 9, 2008: Fielder-Civil plead guilty to assaulting bartender James King and then trying to cover up the crime.Associated Press: Amy Winehouse's husband pleads guilty to assault (June 9, 2008)
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Birthplace
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Winehouse credits Blake for keeping her alive
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Was a music assistant
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The two dated on and off for two and a half years
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No prenuptial was signed in marriage
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Rumors have been spreading that Amy Winehouse was considering a divorce from Blake Fielder-Civil
