2009 murder convict Ronnie Louvier awaits decision on fair trial due to prosecutor use of rap lyrics as evidence, sparking debate on their use in criminal cases.
California rapper Ronnie Louvier, convicted of murder in 2009, is awaiting a decision on whether his trial was fair, as prosecutors used his rap lyrics as evidence. Louvier, now in prison, claims his lyrics were not a confession of killing Marquise Washington, and Howard students are helping him request a new trial. The case raises questions about the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal cases.
July 13, 2024
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