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‘Protect Black art’: How the indictment of Young Thug and Gunna sparked a movement

Saturday, October 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rap lyrics have been used by prosecutors in the U.S. for decades as alleged evidence in criminal cases, helping put rappers behind bars. But it wasn't until lyrics were used in the indictment of hip-hop stars Young Thug and Gunna on gang-related... Read More.

People under felony indictment can’t be barred from purchasing guns, judge rules

Tuesday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Banning someone from buying a gun while under felony indictment goes against their Second Amendment right to bear arms, a federal judge in Texas ruled Monday. "There are no illusions about this case's real-world consequences—certainly valid public policy and safety concerns exist,"... Read More.

California Senate passes bill limiting use of rap lyrics in court amid Young Thug indictment

Tuesday, August 23 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- The California state Senate passed a bill that would limit the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal proceedings -- a controversial and common practice by prosecutors that has garnered national attention amid the indictment in Georgia against rappers Young... Read More.

Music industry backs bill to limit use of rap lyrics in federal court amid Young Thug indictment

Thursday, July 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Top music industry leaders, including the Recording Academy, are backing legislation introduced in Congress on Wednesday that would limit the use of rap lyrics as evidence by federal prosecutors in court proceedings. The Restoring Artistic Protection Act -- the RAP Act -- which... Read More.

Clearfield County woman charged with intent to distribute methamphetamine

Friday, June 24 by Louise Bennett

Pittsburgh – A federal grand jury has indicted a former Clearfield County woman on drug charges. 38-year-old Andrea Decato is charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. If Decato is found guilty, she could face prison time of at least 10 years, a fine of... Read More.

Killer Mike calls for protection of Black art amid Young Thug and Gunna indictment

Saturday, June 18 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Atlanta rappers Young Thug and Gunna were hit with gang-related charges in a case that sent shock waves through the music industry and spotlighted the controversial use of rap lyrics as evidence in court. "[Young Thug] came out of a very desperate situation," Atlanta... Read More.

New indictment of Proud Boys leader charging Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Monday, June 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Monday announced a new indictment charging Enrique Tarrio, the chairman of the extremist far-right group the Proud Boys, and four other members with seditious conspiracy -- marking the second such indictment alleging coordination leading up to the Jan.... Read More.

Grand jury returns 25-count indictment for Buffalo shooting suspect: Source

Wednesday, June 1 by ABC News

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) -- A grand jury in Erie County, New York, has returned an indictment against alleged Tops supermarket shooter Payton Gendron. The specific charges contained in the indictment will not be made public until after arraignment, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, however,... Read More.

Young Thug indictment spotlights controversial use of rap lyrics as evidence in court

Tuesday, May 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Young Thug is a burgeoning rapper known for pushing the envelope, both musically and as a fashion icon. He became an influential voice in his generation of artists -- blowing up on the national scene in 2014 with “Stoner,” which according to... Read More.

Rappers Young Thug, Gunna hit with gang-related charges in sweeping indictment

Tuesday, May 10 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Prominent Atlanta rapper Young Thug was arrested on Monday on gang-related charges after being named in a sweeping 56-count grand jury indictment in Georgia. The rapper was among 28 people allegedly associated with the Atlanta-based Young Slime Life (YSL) gang, which authorities say... Read More.

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