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Constitutional Law

Oct. 31, 2001

Metal Band Prevails in Novel Suit

SAN LUIS OBISPO - According to Superior Court Judge E. Jeffrey Burke, recording companies "deliberately" marketed the "repulsive and profane" music of the heavy-metal band Slayer to disaffected teen-agers.

By Matthew Heller
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN LUIS OBISPO - According to Superior Court Judge E. Jeffrey Burke, recording companies "deliberately" marketed the "repulsive and profane" music of the heavy-meta...

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