California Courts of Appeal
Jul. 24, 2015
Panel rules lyrical threats may be criminal
Lyrics that warn two sex crime victims "you're gonna end up dead" and "I'm coming for your head, bitch," might be criminal acts, not protected speech, the 2nd District Court of Appeal concluded.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A rap song can be both melodious and felonious, a state appellate panel held on Wednesday.
Lyrics that warn two sex crime victims "you're gonna end up dead" and "I'm coming
for your head, bitch," might be criminal acts, not protected speech, the 2nd District
Court of Appeal concluded.
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