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Spanish Rapper Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison

The rapper known as Valtonyc has just be sentenced to three and a half years of prison by the National High Court of Spain for the crimes of glorifying terrorism, humiliation of the victims of terrorism, slander and...

by Rights International Spain

The rapper known as Valtonyc has just be sentenced to three and a half years of prison by the National High Court of Spain for the crimes of glorifying terrorism, humiliation of the victims of terrorism, slander and libel against the Monarchy and threats to the president of a business association. In his songs, the rapper wished death upon the business leader, claimed that he did not blame those who committed certain terrorist acts, made fun of members of the royal family, calling them a mafia, and said that he would like to show up at the Royal Palace carrying a weapon.

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