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C-Bo's "VIOLENT LYRICS" Charge is Dropped, BUT he Remains Jailed

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Posted to rec.music.hip-hop + alt.rap on March 19, 1998 (publication date not stated in the post)

The California Board of Prison Terms decided to drop charges against Shawn Thomas (known as C-Bo) who was arrested earlier this month for releasing "violent lyrics" in his new album -- which was believed to be a violation of his parole agreement to refrain from "activities promoting a gang lifestyle or anti-law enforcement sentiments."

Although charges were dropped over the lyrics controversy, a judge still sentenced him to an additional three months in prison for failing a drug test for marijuana.

He was also given a one-month sentence for "other" alleged parole violations, including traveling outside a 50-mile area without the approval of his parole officer.

C-BoShawn Thomas

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