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New Jersey Rapper Says He Was Falsely Arrested

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Rapper and activist Wise Intelligent says he was falsely arrested for a drug crime in New Jersey right in front of his home after they thought they saw him in the act of selling drugs, this report states. Wise, who is apparently a founding member of the group, Poor Righteous Teachers, blogged about the experience on his MySpace page. According to Wise's account, he was driving home when he came across a friend who was jogging near his home. The pair spoke, exchanged handshakes and Wise went on his way. As he pulled in front of his house, he heard police sirens behind him and was surrounded by officers. He was asked several questions, asked to leave the vehicle and was padded down. Police searched him and his vehicle. The rapper apparently had no warrants, prior arrests or even traffic and parking violations...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on August 25, 2009 (boomark / email).