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Rappers Keep Getting Locked Up Over Their Lyrics. Could a New Law Change That?
The RAP Act would limit prosecutors from using someone’s lyrics against them in court, a tactic that helped put Young Thug, Gunna, and hundreds of other defendants behind bars.
Can I Be Charged for Posting Drug Jokes Online in India?
In India, you might be “legally” safe but the ordeal of having to prove your innocence might not be worth the cost of trying to seem funny.
Why Are Young Thug and Gunna Still in Jail?
They offered $750,000 in collateral, five houses, and 24/7 guards. VICE spoke to an attorney about why even that couldn’t get them out on bond.
Can You Get Into Trouble for Posting Drug Jokes Online?
Lawyers in the Philippines explain the risks of sharing drug-related memes.
New Bill Would Allow Some Tennessee Gun Owners to Carry Anywhere Cops Can
Even the state’s police union opposes the proposal.
What's Going On With All the Legal Drama Around Britney Spears?
Between her threat to sue her sister and her ongoing battle with her dad over court fees and allegations of spying, her legal woes are far from over.
Lawmakers Plan Legislation to ‘Ban Surveillance Advertising’
The Banning Surveillance Advertising Act, introduced by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo of California and Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, aims to do exactly that.
Tech Startup Wants To Gamify Suing People Using Crypto Tokens
The new company plans to let everyday Americans bet on civil lawsuits by buying and trading associated crypto tokens in "initial litigation offerings.”
A Group of Lawyers Wants to Make Sure India’s Most Hated Criminals Aren’t Hanged
For Project 39A, there’s more to death row prisoners’ stories than that one alleged crime that earned them the fateful sentence.
New ‘Pro-Life Whistleblower’ Website Wants People to Snitch on Abortions
Anti-abortion group Texas Right to Life is encouraging people to anonymously snitch on people who might’ve helped others get abortions.
Anyone Who ‘Seriously Annoys’ a Cop Could Be Fined Up to $50K on Long Island
Like following them or committing other repetitive actions deemed unnecessary under state law.
Macron Will Use the Olympics to Help Reunite a French Father With His Kids
“I don’t even know if they’re dead or alive.”