Blake Fielder-Civil is the husband of pop star Amy Winehouse. The couple married on May 18, 2007, in Miami, Florida.People: Amy Winehouse Weds in Miami (May 18, 2008) Fielder-Civil reportedly filed for a divorce from Winehouse in January of 2009.Daily Mail: Blake files for divorce... (January 11, 2009)
PerezHilton reported on March 6, 2009, that Fielder-Civil is dating a 17-year-old girl named Francesca Morralee. The two were said to have exchanged letters and phone calls while Fielder-Civil was incarcerated for obstructing justice. Morralee's friend stated this about the couple's alleged relationship, "It's been going on since him and Amy separated. He filed for divorce and only then did he ask her out officially. Blake is in rehab now but when he gets out they want to live together."PerezHilton: Wino's Husband Is Dating A Teenager!!! (March 6, 2009)
Prison Release
After being incarcerated for 12 months for "grievous bodily harm," Fielder-Civil was released on November 5, 2008.Times Online: Winehouse's Husband Released From Jail (November 5, 2008) The Times of London reported that Winehouse was not present when he was released.Times Online: Winehouse's Husband Released From Jail (November 5, 2008)
TMZ.com reported on December 3, 2008, that Fielder-Civil headed back to prison after failing a drug test in rehab. He was required to go through rehab as part of his early release deal in November.TMZ: Back to Black Bars (December 3, 2008) Times Online: Blake Fielder-Civil released from jail (November 5, 2008)
PerezHilton reported on March 6, 2009, that Fielder-Civil was released from prison in late February 2009. He is said to be in rehab.PerezHilton: Wino's Husband Is Dating A Teenager!!! (March 6, 2009)
Divorce
A friend of Amy Winehouse confirmed to News of the World that her marriage to Fielder-Civil was over. Rumors had been circulating for quite some time that Fielder-Civil wanted a divorce and was dating German model Sophie Schandorff.News of the Day: Amy Winehouse: It's over (November 23, 2008)Daily Mail: Amy Winehouse Fails to Show up as Husband Blake is Sentenced... (July 21, 2008)
People Magazine reported on January 12, 2009, that Fielder-Civil had begun divorce proceedings. Attorney Henri Brandman gave this statement, "I can confirm that I have been instructed to commence divorce proceedings on the grounds of Amy's adultery."People: Amy Winehouse's Husband to Divorce Her Over Adultery (January 12, 2009) Winehouse was recently spotted vacationing in St. Lucia with Josh Bowman.Daily Mail: Blake files for divorce... (January 11, 2009)
Arrest
Blake Fielder-Civil and Michael Brown were arrested and accused of assaulting bartender James King in November 2007. Blake later offered his victim a significant amount of money to withdraw his allegation from police.Mail Online: Pete Doherty lends support to distraught Amy Winehouse as husband is taken to the cells (November 11, 2007)
Sentencing
Blake Fielder-Civil was sentenced to 27 months in jail on July 21, 2008, for assault and obstructing justice. Fielder-Civil pled guilty on June 5, 2008, to the charges.People: Amy Winehouse's Husband to Stay in Jail (July 21, 2008) He was released after 12 months of incarceration on November 5, 2008. As part of his parole, Fielder Civil was ordered to commit himself immediately to a rehab center after his release from prison.Times Online: Winehouse's Husband Released From Jail (November 5, 2008)
Appeal Rejected
On November 24, 2008, Fielder-Civil's court appeal against his 27-month jail sentence was denied. Fielder-Civil will have to remain in rehab.The Times: Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil loses appeal (November 24, 2008)
Jail Overdose
Fielder-Civil was rushed to the jail's hospital in February 2008, when he collapsed in pain from an alleged heroin overdose. The overdose almost claimed his life.Mail Online: Amy's Bad Blake 'fights for his life after prison overdose' (February 17, 2008)
Fights with Amy Winehouse
The couple is known for their loud and often violent fights. On a few occasions, both Winehouse and Fielder-Civil were seen covered in blood and scratches after fighting. Winehouse has openly admitted that she is violent towards Fielder-Civil when she has been drinking and doing drugs.Popcrunch: Amy Winehouse, Blake Fielder-Civil Fight (August 23, 2007)Popcrunch: Amy Winehouse & Blake Fielder-Civil In Violent Hotel Fight Following MTV Movie Awards (June 5, 2008)
