Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Ohio cops who raided home

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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.

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