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Olayemi Olurin tells the stories of Lakeith Smith, Tay K, and those who've been affected by the felony murder rule.

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[-] talkstothecat@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

The felony murder rule only applies if the person charged has committed a felony. Jumping the turnstile is not a felony. ACAB

[-] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 3 points 2 months ago

It doesn't even apply to all felonies. It only applies to certain particularly violent felonies.

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