Courthouse News
Rap lyrics can be used as evidence by prosecutors in the upcoming racketeering trial against award winning hip-hop artist Young Thug and others, a judge ruled Thursday.
During an hourslong hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors argued that the lyrics were “admissions” of criminal activity committed by members of what they claim to be an Atlanta street gang called “Young Slime Life.”
“The question is not rap lyrics. The question is gang lyrics,” said prosecutor Mike Carlson. “These are party admissions. They happen to come in the form of lyrics.” More
Justice is rotting on the vine.
We all have free speech, but if you’re going to use that right to claim various crimes why can’t it be used against you in court?
Does life imitate art or art imitate life? Regardless, race card to be played in 3, 2, 1…
“You have the right to remain silent, or your words can be used agains’t you.”
Sheeit, muffa!
Can you read back the defendants last statement?
“Nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga.”
Thank you. No further questions.