Newsom signs bill banning prosecutor from using "rap and hip hop lyrics" against criminal defendants

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill restricting use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal cases | Fox News

Rappers Young Thug and Gunna were arrested in Atlanta and their lyrics were used against them in an indictment related to gang-related charges

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comment:

So, now prosecutors cannot use the violent murderous gangster words of defendants against them as they have in the past.

This illustrates exactly what we have been talking about. The thug culture that has overtaken the black community glorifies criminal violent behavior AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT, but now Gavvy wants to protect thugs because they are Black.

Can we all agree that this is not a gun problem?

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill restricting use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal cases | Fox News

Rappers Young Thug and Gunna were arrested in Atlanta and their lyrics were used against them in an indictment related to gang-related charges

www.foxnews.com

comment:

So, now prosecutors cannot use the violent murderous gangster words of defendants against them as they have in the past.

This illustrates exactly what we have been talking about. The thug culture that has overtaken the black community glorifies criminal violent behavior AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT, but now Gavvy wants to protect thugs because they are Black.

Can we all agree that this is not a gun problem?

Wrong.

As noted in the other thread on the topic: placing a greater burden on the state to the benefit of freedom and individual liberty – particularly when it comes to taking from a citizen his freedom, is a good thing.

The measure doesn’t prohibit the use of song lyrics as evidence against a defendant; rather, it requires a separate hearing to explore the merits of using song lyrics as evidence, and the state failing to make its case, the evidence will be excluded.

Moreover, the measure contributes to the benefit of the legal system, ensuring prosecution is justified and warranted, sparing the legal system the disgrace of wrongful prosecution and conviction, and giving legitimacy to the verdict should the defendant be convicted.

Consequently, attempts to vilify Governor Newsom are wrongheaded and meritless.

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

Wrong.

As noted in the other thread on the topic: placing a greater burden on the state to the benefit of freedom and individual liberty – particularly when it comes to taking from a citizen his freedom, is a good thing.

The measure doesn’t prohibit the use of song lyrics as evidence against a defendant; rather, it requires a separate hearing to explore the merits of using song lyrics as evidence, and the state failing to make its case, the evidence will be excluded.

Moreover, the measure contributes to the benefit of the legal system, ensuring prosecution is justified and warranted, sparing the legal system the disgrace of wrongful prosecution and conviction, and giving legitimacy to the verdict should the defendant be convicted.

Consequently, attempts to vilify Governor Newsom are wrongheaded and meritless.

But you have no problem preemptively infringing on gun rights.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Calling rap lyrics evidence of a crime is like claiming that Vicki Lawrence confessed to murder when she sang The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Newsome and Beto should get a room

 

[Silent Warrior]

Calling rap lyrics evidence of a crime is like claiming that Vicki Lawrence confessed to murder when she sang The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia.

I always wondered why the lights went out when they hung him in the song. Doesn't that only happen when they use the electric chair?

 

[Independent thinker]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill restricting use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal cases | Fox News

Rappers Young Thug and Gunna were arrested in Atlanta and their lyrics were used against them in an indictment related to gang-related charges

www.foxnews.com

comment:

So, now prosecutors cannot use the violent murderous gangster words of defendants against them as they have in the past.

This illustrates exactly what we have been talking about. The thug culture that has overtaken the black community glorifies criminal violent behavior AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT, but now Gavvy wants to protect thugs because they are Black.

Can we all agree that this is not a gun problem?

Geeeeeeeee, I wonder why crime rates continue to soar? Can't quite put my finger on it.