Crimes for rhymes?

from Headlines From The Times · host Denise Guerra, Kinsee Morlan, Mario Diaz, Shani O. Hilton, Madalyn Amato, David Toledo, Jazmín Aguilera, Heba Elorbany, Shannon Lin, Kasia Broussalian, Mike Heflin, Gustavo Arellano, Mark Nieto, Ashlea Brown

There are dozens if not hundreds of cases involving prosecutors using rap lyrics that are about crimes as evidence of actual crimes, even when there was no other credible evidence. But finally, the recording industry and California lawmakers are pushing to put an end to the practice.Today, we talk about groundbreaking legislation that could limit how music is used as evidence in criminal court. Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times columnist Erika D. SmithMore reading:Column: America loves rap, not Black people. Don’t be fooled because this bill protects lyricsRapper ‘Tiny Doo’ and college student arrested under controversial gang law get day in court against policeSan Diego council approves $1.5M payout to two men jailed under controversial gang law

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The recording industry and California lawmakers are pushing to put an end to the practice of prosecutors using rap lyrics about crimes as evidence of actual crimes.