Orlando Sentinel logo Orlando Sentinel 3 months ago

Man goes to prison over his rap song's lyrics

Antavio Johnson

Hardly anyone had heard Antavio Johnson's lyrics until they landed him in prison. Now his words are getting the attention of free-speech advocates across the nation. Full Article at Orlando Sentinel

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  1. We don't punish for bad thoughts in America
    SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel 3 months ago
  2. If someone wants to de-stress, they go out for a run, they paint a picture, they write in a journal ... He de-stressed with music.
    SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel 3 months ago
  3. He wrote a song, the song is an expression, the First Amendment protects it
    SOURCE: FOX News 3 months ago
  4. He was a kid who was frustrated with police ... He was being harassed and it was a way for him to vent his frustration.
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