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Afroman Triumphs in Cop-Video Defamation Case

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Afroman Triumphs in Cop-Video Defamation Case
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Afroman won a jury verdict in Adams County, Ohio, clearing him of defamation and invasion-of-privacy claims from seven deputies who alleged emotional distress from his music videos and social posts mocking the 2022 raid on his home; the verdict upholds his First Amendment rights and avoids up to $3.9 million in potential damages.

Topics:entertainmentlegal#adams-county-ohio#afroman#defamation#first-amendment#legal#mocking-videos
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  2. Afroman sued by Ohio deputies over music videos showing raid of his home, says 'I got freedom of speech'  NBC News
  3. Jury rules in favor of Afroman in lawsuit surrounding his viral 'Lemon Pound Cake' video  KOMO
  4. Let’s Catch Up On The Hilarious Afroman Defamation Trial  Defector
  5. Afroman "Lemon Pound Cake': Rapper on trial over using Adam County Sheriff's raid in music video enters second day in Ohio  ABC7 Chicago

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