Powderfinger Proceed With “Black Tears”
Australian rockers Powderfinger have been given legal clearance to proceed with a controversial song about Aboriginal deaths in custody after changing the lyrics.
Queensland Attorney-General Kerry Shine ruled that altered lyrics to the song “Black Tears” were no cause for legal concern. The case arose after lawyers for a former Queensland policeman, charged with the manslaughter and assault of a prisoner in his care, feared the track could prejudice his trial next month.
They had planned to lodge a complaint about the original lyrics of “Black Tears” with Shine before the song’s release date - also next month. However, after amending their lyrics last week, the rockers have escaped court proceedings. (wenn)
