Witnesses Testify in the Federal Trial of Rapper Lil Dur
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“WITNESSES TESTIFY IN THE FEDERAL TRIAL OF RAPPER LIL DUR”
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Federal prosecutors must prove rap lyrics show 'literal intent,' not just artistic style
The U.S. runs two parallel court systems — state AND federal!
State courts handle most criminal cases; federal courts handle constitutional issues. Appeals courts only review legal errors — they can't retry facts. The Supreme Court hears a case only if 4 of 9 Justices agree.