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Record Producer John Forte’s Sentence Commuted

Rapper/producer John Forte, who worked closely with the Fugees before being sent to prison on drug charges, had his sentence commuted Monday (November 24) by President George W. Bush.
The musician was arrested at Newark International Airport in 2000 for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to distribute. Police discovered Forte with two briefcases [...]

Mos Def Speaks Out Against U.S. Justice System

Rapper believes recent conviction of suspected terrorist was rushed.In advance of his involvement in last weekend’s “Black August” benefit concert in New York, Mos Def made his feelings known regarding the criminal justice system in America.
 
      Organized by The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, “Black August” is designed to promote awareness about the cases of people [...]

Vick Pleads Guilty In Dogfighting Case

 
 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was solemn as he pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday in a dogfighting case almost certain to wreck his football career.

Standing ramrod straight, Vick said “guilty” when asked by U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson how he would plead to the charges of conspiracy in connection with an illegal, interstate [...]