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Rapper Ben10 Fights Music Evidence in Court
16 Oct
Summary
- Rapper Ben10's lawyers want music kept from his trial.
- They argue music evidence could unfairly sway jurors.
- The case involves a robbery and firearm charge.
Benjamin Fields, also known as NBA Ben10, has filed a motion with a federal judge to prevent prosecutors from using his music, lyrics, or music videos as evidence in his upcoming trial. His defense team contends that introducing such material could unfairly prejudice the jury against him.
Fields faces charges related to aiding and abetting a robbery and the brandishing of a firearm. The legal strategy highlights that the prosecution has not accused him of personally possessing a weapon, but rather of assisting someone else who allegedly did.
Attorneys argue that jurors might wrongly connect the rap lyrics, which often contain themes of violence or firearms, to Fields' own alleged criminal behavior. They point out that no specific songs or lyrics directly describe the incident, the victim, or the location of the alleged crime.
Furthermore, the defense cites research suggesting that rap lyrics may be perceived by jurors as more threatening or literal compared to similar lyrics in other musical genres. The motion also requests that any social media videos be presented without added music or on-screen lyrics.
Prosecutors have previously mentioned a song by the alleged victim, AllStar JR, titled "Mob Untied," suggesting it glorifies the incident. The defense aims to ensure the trial focuses solely on evidence directly pertaining to the robbery charges.
