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Yeti

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I just thought this was interesting.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/12/insane-clown-posse-sues-fbi-juggalos-gang_n_1770058.html

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Horrorcore hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse has declared that they would be suing the FBI for classifying their devoted fanbase--known as "Juggalos"--as a gang in the 2011 National Gang Assessment.

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Violent J went on to explain how the classification could seriously harm individual fans. He offered the hypothetical example of a fan who simply got an ICP-related tattoo many years ago.

If such a fan were to get picked up for a minor offense like a speeding ticket, "he's in the gang file… Suddenly, it ain't just somebody who fucked up, it's a gang member that fucked up, and they're getting a heavier sentence."

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Some Juggalos have already suffered. Arizona man Shawn Wolf says his appreciation of ICP cost him custody of his son, according to Spin.

"The state of California flew to my house [to see if I was fit], and it's all ICP-decked out," Wolf said. "Just because of that, I was kind of screwed."

This could make for compelling courtroom drama. Will they give testimony in their facepaint? Will the Law and Orders and CSIs base any episoded on this? One can hope.
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Re: The Insane Clown Posse vs. The FBI: Fucking lawsuits, how do they work?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2012, 10:05:13 PM »
People who like Nickleback should go on a list too.
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Re: The Insane Clown Posse vs. The FBI: Fucking lawsuits, how do they work?
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2012, 11:17:17 AM »
While it IS funny to laugh at Juggalos, because, you know, they're JUGGALOS, this is kind of shitty.  I know a guy who got pulled over all the time because he had ICP bumper stickers on his car.  These people are idiots, not gang members.
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Re: The Insane Clown Posse vs. The FBI: Fucking lawsuits, how do they work?
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2012, 03:24:02 PM »
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Some Juggalos have already suffered. Arizona man Shawn Wolf says his appreciation of ICP cost him custody of his son, according to Spin.

"The state of California flew to my house [to see if I was fit], and it's all ICP-decked out," Wolf said. "Just because of that, I was kind of screwed."

Yeah, I'm sure it was because of the gang connection.

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Yeti

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Re: The Insane Clown Posse vs. The FBI: Fucking lawsuits, how do they work?
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2012, 11:55:28 PM »
While it IS funny to laugh at Juggalos, because, you know, they're JUGGALOS, this is kind of shitty.  I know a guy who got pulled over all the time because he had ICP bumper stickers on his car.  These people are idiots, not gang members.

I actually agree and think that they might have a case. Which is why I find it interesting. I was actually hoping to hear from the law people who post on here (Boogie, Malek...if he is even still here?, etc.) to hear their take on it.
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Re: The Insane Clown Posse vs. The FBI: Fucking lawsuits, how do they work?
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2012, 12:43:04 AM »
I feel like I should apologize to the rest of the country for my state birthing these distinguished mentally-challenged fellows. And Faygo
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Re: The Insane Clown Posse vs. The FBI: Fucking lawsuits, how do they work?
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2012, 01:37:33 AM »
ICP, Weeaboo Maid Cafes, Kid Rock, The Detroit Lions, Auto Market Crash

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Robocop and Jack White



I guess it evens out.