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Use of drill lyrics in criminal trials to be reviewed by the crown prosecution service

Research shows more and more court cases involve "creative expression" used as evidence

The use of drill lyrics in criminal trials is to be reviewed by The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK. New research by the...

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UK drill music videos can now be used as evidence in court, CPS rules

The Crown Prosecution Service said drill videos can be submitted to connect suspects to gang-affiliated offenses and provide additional context in criminal cases

UK drill artists' music videos can now be submitted as evidence in court, the head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. i News reports...

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Legal bill preventing use of rap lyrics in court comes into effect in California

Killer Mike and Meek Mill were among the artists present for the virtual signing ceremony of the bill into law

A legal bill preventing the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court has come into effect in California. The California state legislature's Assembly Bill...

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Octavian accused of physical, verbal and psychological abuse by former partner

The rapper's ex-girlfirend said she shared her story because "I don’t want anyone to look up to this man"

Content warning: This article contains information relating to abuse and domestic violence.

Octavian has been accused of physical, verbal and psychological abuse by his former partner...

Drill artists removed from Rolling Loud festival line-up at request of NYPD

Sha Ek, Ron Suno, and 22Gz have all been taken off the bill for the weekend-long hip-hop festival

Several artists associated with New York's drill scene have been removed from the Rolling Loud festival line-up at the request of the New York City...