The execution of James Broadnax in Texas has reignited national debate over the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials, especially in death penalty cases. Prosecutors used his handwritten ...
James Broadnax wrote rap lyrics at 19 that were later used as evidence to convict him of double murder. After nearly 20 years on death row, he was executed by lethal injection Thursday evening at the ...
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From lyrics to death row – Broadnax execution reignites debate over submission of rap as evidence
The execution of James G. Broadnax has reignited debate over the use of lyrics, particularly rap lyrics, as evidence in trials. Broadnax was convicted of the 2009 murders of two music producers, ...
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