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California law limits use of rap lyrics in criminal cases

The 2022 law restricts rap lyrics as evidence to prevent bias and protect free speech while allowing their use to demonstrate intent, affecting the Stockton shooting probe.

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The Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act, passed in 2022, restricts the use of rap lyrics in criminal prosecutions, aiming to balance free speech and legal proceedings.

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California law limits use of rap lyrics in criminal cases

The Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act, passed in 2022, restricts the use of rap lyrics in criminal prosecutions, aiming to balance free speech and legal proceedings.

·Sacramento, United States
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KCRA 3 broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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