RAPPER BLASTS AUTHORITIES FOR FALSE ARREST

RAPPER BLASTS AUTHORITIES FOR FALSE ARREST

Rapper WISE INTELLIGENT has hit out at the U.S. justice system after he was falsely arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs following a traffic stop in New Jersey last week (ends10Jul09).
The Poor Righteous Teachers veteran, who also volunteers as a youth worker, ran into trouble with police last Wednesday (08Jul09) when they spotted him talking to a pal before shaking hands and going their separate ways.
Cops pulled over the star's vehicle, believing the two men had been engaged in a drug or gun deal.
But, after searching Wise Intelligent's car and failing to turn up any evidence of illegal substances or weapons, the MC claims he was then told he was being arrested for assaulting an officer and obstructing an investigation - allegations he vehemently denies.
The rapper insists he's not angry at the fact that he was pulled over - just at the cops' subsequent actions: "Please understand me. I can accept being pulled over because the officer suspected I may have been trafficking, selling or distributing drugs. However, at the moment it is realised that's not the case, send me on my way... you don't even have to apologise! But, don't, after discovering you were wrong, treat me like I am in effect a 'drug dealer' who just happened to outwit you this time!"
And he fears the officers' actions are an all-too-common occurrence across America: "Is this what the justice system is? Arresting innocent people on bogus charges knowing most will want to avoid court, missing work and paying for attorneys. So, get them to plea bargain to the lesser tickets and or summons while dropping other charges? Most people take this 'deal' to avoid court, attorney fees and possibly more fines, even though they're innocent! This is extortion, intimidation and abuse of power in the worst way!"
The hip-hop star ended up being charged with obstructing an investigation and is due in court on 28 August (09).
He has pleaded not guilty to the count, which carries up to six months in prison and a possible $1,000 (£666) fine.