Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice

Professor Paul Butler at the Center for American Progress

Center for American Progress

July 1, 2009
Center for American Progress, Washington DC

At this event, presented by The Center for American Progress, Pulitizer Prize winning journalist Clarence Page moderated a discussion by Professor Paul Butler and Prince George's County's State's Attorney Glenn Ivey. The three discussed the cutting ege criminal justice issues analyzed and proposals outlined in Professor Butler's book, Let's Get Free, including the "don't be a snitch" movement new solutions to violent crime and jury nullification. Those who attended were fortunate to see these two former classmates from Harvard Law School engage each other on criminal law and justice issues.

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Center for American Progress Panel DiscussionDuration: 81 minutes
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