ICP vs FBI: Courtroom audio from today's hearing
Earlier today, Psychopathic Records along with the ACLU went to court to battle on behalf of Juggalos and Juggalettes everywhere. The hearing took place in Cincinnati in front of a federal judge, and lasted just over 30 minutes. When the ACLU lawyer began talking about the hardships Juggalos and Juggalettes have faced since being added to the FBI's national gang assessment list, it sounded like the judge was going to be tough on us. As soon as the lawyer arguing on the FBI's behalf started her defense of the assessment list, he was equally tough on her.
It sounds like the judge was being fair to both sides, but I'll let you decide after listening. First, here's a brief article from WSBT.com:
DETROIT (AP) — Insane Clown Posse's next gig? A federal court. It's not a performance by the Detroit rap-metal duo, but arguments by lawyers who say Insane Clown Posse's fans have been unfairly targeted by police. A 2011 FBI report described fans as a "loosely organized hybrid gang." A Detroit federal judge last year said the U.S. Justice Department isn't responsible for how authorities use a national report on gangs. An appeals court in Cincinnati is hearing arguments Thursday. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan says the free speech and due process rights of Insane Clown Posse and fans are being violated. The fans are known as Juggalos. The two members of Insane Clown Posse are Joseph Bruce, known as Violent J, and Joseph Utsler, known as Shaggy 2 Dope.
Now, here's the full 30+ minute audio from today's hearing:
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Sugar Slam showed some support for the ACLU via Twitter as well:
https://twitter.com/ImSugarSlam/status/611617017381044224
Let us know what you think after listening! Props once again to TrueJuggaloFamily.com for bringing this to our attention!
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