Live breaking news: Protests erupt in Barcelona over rapper's imprisonment

Footage has emerged of protestors clashing with police after an artist's comments against the monarchy landed him in prison.

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Fresh reports from Ghislane Maxwell's lawyers claims the detained socialite "continues to be at the mercy of a revolving group of security officers" as she awaits trial for aiding Jeffery Epstein. Meanwhile in Spain, protestors have rushed the streets in opposition to the imprisonment of a rapper after controversial comments against the monarchy.

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