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A Judge overseeing Corey "C-Murder" Miller's case has ruled that the rapper can be photographed, but not interviewed to promote his latest album.
Judge Martha Sassone of Louisiana's State District Court, told Miller, who is presently on house arrest, that interviews would violate a gag order enforced to make sure the case doesn't receive publicity before the trial.
"I guess the music will have to speak for itself," Sassone reportedly told Miller. "Capitol Records will have to find another way to advertise it."
Miller was ordered to stay in his residence in Kenner, LA until his trial begins in February 2007. Miller is accused of killing Steve Thomas back on January 12, 2002 at a night club in Harvey, LA. The venue is now closed. Miller was convicted of second-degree murder, but a judge overturned his murder conviction and accepted his request for a new trial earlier this year. Miller was put under house arrest as a condition of his $500,000 bail.
On Monday, Miller's lawyer, Ron Rakosky, asked Judge Sassone for permission to promote C-Murder's latest CD. The title was not mentioned. Rakosky shared that Miller relies on his music to pay for his legal fees, provide for his children and renovate his grandmother's home, which got flooded during Hurricane Katrina.
On the other hand, Assistant District Attorney Roger Jordan countered that Sassone only let Miller out on bond so he could prepare for his trial. Miller is also asking for the trial to change location due to pre-trial reports regarding the case. Jordan argued that video, photographs and interviews that come with an album's promotion would only increase the trial's light and that Thomas' family and the community would likely think it's inappropriate.
Sassone said she would grant Miller permission to take photos as long as they're taken in his home, that Rakosky is present and that she is notified of the photographer's name in advance. Though Miller is presently ordered to stay inside his house, Sassone allowed him to stay in his backyard to play with his kids. "I would like for him to spend time with his kids," Sassone said.
Source: sohh.com
Judge Martha Sassone of Louisiana's State District Court, told Miller, who is presently on house arrest, that interviews would violate a gag order enforced to make sure the case doesn't receive publicity before the trial.
"I guess the music will have to speak for itself," Sassone reportedly told Miller. "Capitol Records will have to find another way to advertise it."
Miller was ordered to stay in his residence in Kenner, LA until his trial begins in February 2007. Miller is accused of killing Steve Thomas back on January 12, 2002 at a night club in Harvey, LA. The venue is now closed. Miller was convicted of second-degree murder, but a judge overturned his murder conviction and accepted his request for a new trial earlier this year. Miller was put under house arrest as a condition of his $500,000 bail.
On Monday, Miller's lawyer, Ron Rakosky, asked Judge Sassone for permission to promote C-Murder's latest CD. The title was not mentioned. Rakosky shared that Miller relies on his music to pay for his legal fees, provide for his children and renovate his grandmother's home, which got flooded during Hurricane Katrina.
On the other hand, Assistant District Attorney Roger Jordan countered that Sassone only let Miller out on bond so he could prepare for his trial. Miller is also asking for the trial to change location due to pre-trial reports regarding the case. Jordan argued that video, photographs and interviews that come with an album's promotion would only increase the trial's light and that Thomas' family and the community would likely think it's inappropriate.
Sassone said she would grant Miller permission to take photos as long as they're taken in his home, that Rakosky is present and that she is notified of the photographer's name in advance. Though Miller is presently ordered to stay inside his house, Sassone allowed him to stay in his backyard to play with his kids. "I would like for him to spend time with his kids," Sassone said.
Source: sohh.com