Freedom to Rap

    Dave Morrow

    The Bill of Rights, written by James Madison, memorializes a list of rights for American citizens. Overall, these civil rights guarantee certain liberties to the individual, and within these rights, there is not a more debated and often controversial right than the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of speech.

    Jamal Knox was found guilty on two counts of terroristic threats and two counts of witness intimidation for the lyrics in his song "F**k the Police."

    Jamal Knox was found guilty on two counts of terroristic threats and two counts of witness intimidation for the lyrics in his song "F**k the Police."

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