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Gothard's Trial: Self-Defense or Murder?
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In Leicester Crown Court, jury deliberations begin for Nathan Gothards murder trial. Gothard, 37, is accused of killing David Darke, 66, outside the Crown Inn pub in Appleby Magna. Prosecutors allege Gothard punched Darke, causing a fatal skull fracture. Tensions escalated inside the pub, leading to a fight between Gothard and Darkes colleague, Ty Fern. Gothard lost the fight but later punched Darke, claiming self-defense. The defense argues Darke was the aggressor. As the jury weighs the evidence, this small-village tragedy underscores how one bad night can lead to a court verdict, bringing closure to Darkes family.
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