Why Flexin’ On The Gram Is A Bad Idea

Written By Nadya Nataly

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Flaunting on social media can catch the attention of law enforcement officials, who may use it as evidence of potential wrongdoing. Texts and DMs exchanged on the platforms can also be used as evidence in legal cases. Mindful posting is crucial, we delved into why people should twice before sharing that alleged lavish lifestyle and flexing for the 'Gram.

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How Digital Evidence Can Lead To Convictions

The XXXTentacion murder trial used digital evidence, including cell phone and social media data. Technology and digital evidence played a crucial part in the prosecution’s case, leading to the conviction of Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome for the botched robbery that resulted in the death of the Florida rapper. The three convicted individuals now face a sentence of life imprisonment.

Los Angeles-based attorney, Afi Patterson, discussed the use of metadata such as cell phone data and social media in criminal cases, citing its value as evidence when other forms may be inconclusive. In a post about the XXXTentacion trial, Patterson stated that this practice has been in use for the past 15 years and is not a new method.

What Can Be Used As Evidence In Court?

Technology people use daily can be deemed admissible in court as digital evidence.

Social Media Posts

Law enforcement agencies are relying on digital data as evidence in criminal investigations and their first look seems to be social media. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram including LinkedIn have become such an integral aspect of people’s lives that their posts have been presented in court as evidence.

Text Messages & DMs

Sliding into DMs may be a thing but if found to be evidence, it can be used in court. That includes Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and everything in between. It’s the same for text messages and instant messages in other apps like Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp.

Sliding into someone’s DM, may seem harmless, but it can be used as evidence in court. This applies to social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook, as well as messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp. The same goes for text messages and other forms of instant messaging.

Tekashi 6ix9ine was convicted of racketeering and other charges related to his involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang.

Prosecutors, during the trial used evidence from social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter, as well as text messages and phone calls to support the state’s case. 6ix9ine was released from jail in August 2020 and served eight months of a 24-month sentence.

GPS Tracking

GPS tracking data is used to track an individual’s movements and location. In the XXX murder trial, digital forensics detectives showed the phone arriving and leaving the crime scene. And used it as evidence in court.

Lil Durk was charged with criminal intent to commit murder, attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and other offenses in connection with a shooting in Chicago in 2014.

The GPS data indicated the location of Durk’s phone at the time of the shooting, as well as calls and texts between Lil Durk and his co-defendants before and after the shooting.

Surveillance Footage

The use of surveillance cameras in public and private spaces, surveillance footage can be used as evidence in court.

Juelz Santana was charged with firearm offenses in 2018 at Newark Liberty International Airport, and he later pleaded guilty to the charges. The prosecution team used surveillance camera footage from the airport during the trial to strengthen their case. The footage showed Santana running away from security personnel and leaving behind a bag containing a loaded firearm and drugs.

Lil Wayne faced criminal possession of weapon charges in New York City when a gun was discovered on his tour bus in Manhattan in 2007. In court, prosecutors presented video evidence from a security camera which showed Lil Wayne holding a gun on the day he was arrested. This footage convinced Lil Wayne to plead guilty to the charges.

Digital evidence is becoming more and more prevalent in criminal investigations and can make a significant impact on the prosecution’s case. From social media posts to GPS tracking and surveillance footage, technology people use daily can be deemed admissible in court. In the case of the XXXTentacion murder trial, digital evidence played a crucial role in the conviction of three individuals. The use of metadata, such as cell phone data and social media, has been in use for the past 15 years and is not a new method. It’s essential to be careful about what you post online, and remember, texts and DMs can be used as evidence.

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