Rap on Trial Heads to SCOTUS? Killer Mike, Young Thug, N.O.R.E. & More Weigh In скачать в хорошем качестве

Rap on Trial Heads to SCOTUS? Killer Mike, Young Thug, N.O.R.E. & More Weigh In

Prosecutors used rap lyrics to argue in support of a death sentence. Advocates want SCOTUS to weigh in. New amici brief filed by Killer Mike, Erik Nielson, Howard Law’s Criminal Justice Clinic, Young Thug, T.I., Fat Joe, and others in James Broadnax’s death penalty case - Prosecutors used James Broadnax’s rap lyrics at sentencing to argue he was dangerous and would continue to be dangerous in the future, to help satisfy the criteria for a death sentence. The amici argued the State: The lyrics aren't relevant to the crime - indicated by their lack of use during the guilt phase. Improperly used lyrics in the death penalty phase to argue he was violent, dangerous, and likely to commit future violence Treated the lyrics as literal statements instead of artistic expressions. The State played on anti-rap bias and anti-Black bias Full brief: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bwt3... 💜Become a Channel Member    / @kattnotwilliams   💜Tip Jar: https://tiptopjar.com/kattnotwilliams Playlist: Appeals and Case Law:    • Appeals and Case Law   Playlist: Creator Friends:    • Creator Friends   Full brief: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bwt3...