POWDERFINGER PROCEED WITH CONTROVERSIAL SONG
Australian rockers POWDERFINGER have been given legal clearance to proceed with a controversial song about Aboriginal deaths in custody after changing the lyrics.
Queensland Attorney-General Kerry Shine ruled today (07May07) that altered lyrics to the song Black Tears were no cause for legal concern.
The case arose after lawyers for a former Queensland policeman, charged with the manslaughter and assault of a prisoner in his care, feared the track could prejudice his trial next month (Jun07).
They had planned to lodge a complaint about the original lyrics of Black Tears with Shine before the song’s release date - also next month.
However, after amending their lyrics last week (ends04May07), the rockers have escaped court proceedings.
A statement from the Attorney-General’s office says, "Lawyers for Powderfinger sent Mr Shine a copy of the lyrics on Friday. Crown Law has examined the lyrics. Crown Law have advised Mr Shine’s office the lyrics raise no legal concern."
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