Afroman wins Ohio lawsuit over music videos: 'We did it – freedom of speech '

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An Ohio jury ruled in favor of rapper Afroman in a lawsuit filed by sheriff's deputies over his music videos mocking them after a raid on his home.
The deputies accused Afroman of defamation and invasion of privacy, but the jury found him not liable on all 13 claims.
Afroman defended his actions as protected under the First Amendment, stating the deputies' suffering was due to their own mistake.
The lawsuit centered around videos like 'Lemon Pound Cake,' which included footage from the raid and has over 3.1 million YouTube views.
Afroman celebrated the verdict on Instagram, emphasizing freedom of speech and turning his 'bad times into a good time.'
The deputies claimed personal and familial harm from the videos, including allegations of an extramarital affair in one song.

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