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Lil Durk on Trial in LA Over Murder-for-Hire Revenge Plot Targeting Quando Rondo
crime7 days ago

Lil Durk on Trial in LA Over Murder-for-Hire Revenge Plot Targeting Quando Rondo

Prosecutors in Los Angeles opened the murder-for-hire trial of Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks), alleging he orchestrated a revenge plot after the death of King Von to have Quando Rondo killed; a botched ambush instead killed Rondo’s cousin Saviay’a Robinson. Banks’ defense blames his former assistant Kavon Grant for logistics and says Banks was not involved; three co-conspirators have pleaded guilty and will testify. Banks, 33, denies charges of stalking resulting in death and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, while prosecutors say his wealth funded the scheme and he used coded language to direct killings. The case highlights the debate over rap lyrics and coded threats as evidence.

via Los Angeles Times|
#crime#lil-durk#los-angeles
Texas Executes Broadnax in Controversial Lyrics-Based Death Penalty Case
criminal-justice4 months ago

Texas Executes Broadnax in Controversial Lyrics-Based Death Penalty Case

James Broadnax, 37, was executed by lethal injection in Texas after courts rejected appeals over the use of rap lyrics in his sentencing, questions about the racial makeup of the jury, and a new confession from his cousin in the double-murder case that helped prompt review. The case drew support from rappers and scholars who argued art should not drive punishment in capital cases.

via Rolling Stone|
#confession#criminal-justice#death-penalty
Rap Lyrics Under Fire in Death-Row Case
culture4 months ago

Rap Lyrics Under Fire in Death-Row Case

Rolling Stone examines James Broadnax’s death-row case, where prosecutors used his rap lyrics as evidence in sentencing; with his cousin Demarius Cummings confessing to the killings, supporters argue the trial was racially biased and that artistic expression should not drive executions. Clemeny petitions and Supreme Court filings—supported by rappers and lawyers—seek to pause or reconsider the case and challenge the practice of using lyrics in court.

via Rolling Stone|
#culture#death-penalty#james-broadnax
"Unraveling the Young Thug and YSL RICO Case: 5 Key Facts"
crime2 years ago

"Unraveling the Young Thug and YSL RICO Case: 5 Key Facts"

Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug, along with more than two dozen other people, is set to face trial in Atlanta under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Prosecutors allege that Young Thug is the cofounder of a criminal street gang affiliated with the national Bloods gang. The case has drawn criticism for the use of rap lyrics as evidence, with some arguing it violates freedom of speech and targets Black art. Young Thug's defense attorney denies the accusations, highlighting the rapper's positive impact on others. The trial is expected to be lengthy and could feature star witnesses, including rapper YFN Lucci and rapper Lil Wayne.

via CNN|
#crime#gang-activity#prosecution
Judge permits rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug trial, with conditions
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Judge permits rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug trial, with conditions

The judge presiding over the trial of rapper Young Thug in Atlanta, Georgia, has ruled that rap lyrics can be admitted as evidence on a conditional basis. The ruling comes after Young Thug's attorney argued that using lyrics as evidence violates freedom of speech and denies rap music the status of art. The judge allowed 17 sets of lyrics mentioned in the indictment to be admitted, but stated that additional lyrics would need to be reviewed before being included as evidence. The use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal cases is controversial and has sparked a movement to protect black art. Young Thug is facing gang-related charges and has pleaded not guilty. The trial is set to begin later this month.

via ABC News|
#evidence#freedom-of-speech#legalcriminal-justice
"Rap lyrics as evidence: Young Thug's YSL RICO trial takes a new turn"
legal2 years ago

"Rap lyrics as evidence: Young Thug's YSL RICO trial takes a new turn"

In the Young Slime Life RICO trial, a judge has ruled that rap lyrics can be used as evidence under certain conditions. The judge conditionally admitted 17 sets of rap lyrics that prosecutors can use in the trial against Young Thug and his alleged associates, but they must lay a foundation to use them. Young Thug's attorney argued that the lyrics are art and protected by free speech, while prosecutors argued that they depict real crimes.

via WSB Atlanta|
#evidence#judge-ural-glanville#legal
Judge Allows Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Young Thug YSL RICO Trial
crime2 years ago

Judge Allows Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Young Thug YSL RICO Trial

A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, has ruled that certain rap lyrics by Young Thug can be used as evidence in his upcoming racketeering trial. The lyrics, which include explicit content, are being used by prosecutors to prove that Young Thug and other members of the YSL group were part of a criminal street gang. Defense attorneys argue that the lyrics should be protected as artistic expression and that their use would prejudice the jury. The judge has allowed the lyrics to be admitted with conditions, requiring a complete foundation to be met. The trial, which has been delayed for months, is set to begin later this month.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|
#crime#evidence#rap-lyrics