Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Ohio cops who raided home
9 hours ago
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- #police-raid
- Afroman (Joseph Foreman) was found not liable for defamation or invasion of privacy by a jury.
- The lawsuit stemmed from a satirical music video, 'Lemon Pound Cake,' which used real footage of a police raid on his home.
- Seven officers sued Foreman, claiming the video defamed them, invaded their privacy, and caused emotional distress.
- Foreman's lawyer argued the video was protected free speech and social commentary on the officers' actions.
- The officers' attorney demanded $3.9 million in damages, accusing Foreman of spreading lies about them online.
- Foreman testified that the lawsuit wouldn't exist if the police hadn't raided his home wrongly.