Conviction in Murder of 'Harry Potter' Actor
Source: Associated Press Writer
Posted: 03/04/09 10:51AM
Filed Under: Film
LONDON (AP) — A London jury has convicted a man of murdering teenage actor Rob Knox, who had a small role in a soon-to-be released Harry Potter movie.
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A London jury has convicted a man of murdering teenage actor Rob Knox (seen here, right, with his mother and brother), who had a small role in the sixth Harry Potter movie. Karl Bishop, who was found guilty Wednesday, could face life in prison when sentenced for the stabbing death of 18-year-old Knox. Prosecutors say Bishop killed Knox outside a bar in east London in May after Knox stepped in to protect his brother, who had been threatened by the 22-year-old. |
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Karl Bishop, who was found guilty Wednesday, could face life in prison when sentenced for the stabbing death of 18-year-old Knox.
Prosecutors say Bishop killed Knox outside a bar in east London in May after Knox stepped in to protect his brother, who had been threatened by the 22-year-old.
Knox had just wrapped up filming on "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince." The movie is the sixth in the Harry Potter series and is due out this summer.
Knox played the part of Marcus Belby, a minor character.
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