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After a 2022 police raid on his Ohio home, Afroman rode a wave of viral videos and a defamation suit against sheriff’s deputies into a national free-speech spotlight; the 2023-24 trial ultimately ruled in Foreman’s favor on all counts, reviving his career, boosting streaming and tour demand, and cementing his status as a First Amendment advocate through satire and a renewed music catalog.
Police raided the Early Rain Covenant Church in Jiangyou during Sunday service, detaining two leaders and interrogating more than 30 congregants (including children); most were later released after identity checks, highlighting ongoing government pressure on underground churches in China.
Afroman (Joseph Foreman) won a defamation and invasion-of-privacy lawsuit filed by seven Adams County deputies over his satirical 'Lemon Pound Cake' video of a failed raid on his Ohio home; the jury found him not liable on all counts, ruling the footage protected free speech and comedy and turning the raid into a viral, profitable meme.
Rapper Afroman won a three-day Ohio trial against the Adams County Sheriff’s Office over using footage from a 2022 police raid in his videos 'Will You Help Me Repair My Door' and 'Lemon Pound Cake', arguing the clips were protected free speech and helped cover damages; he celebrated outside the courthouse, saying 'America won' and defending his right to address the raid through his art.
Rapper Afroman testified in a civil case brought by Adams County sheriff’s deputies over his 2022 raid video Lemon Pound Cake, arguing the raid damaged his home and that the video defamed the deputies and invaded their privacy. Four deputies and others say the satirical video basing itself on raid footage has caused emotional distress; during testimony, Adams County Deputy Lisa Phillips broke down in tears as the video was played. Foreman has continued producing videos tied to the raid, while the deputies note there is no evidence of criminal activity at the property and no charges were filed after the August 2022 raid.
Authorities say SWAT officers found a suspected biolab inside a Las Vegas residence and arrested one person; the case is tied to the owner of an unauthorized biolab in California, and investigators say the probe is ongoing.
The Metropolitan Police in Merton conducted Operation Frostwatch, seizing 37 illegal or dangerous e-bikes and scooters, making 57 arrests, recovering weapons, and securing a closure order to combat crime and anti-social behaviour linked to gang activity and street offences.
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Penha favela, aimed at dismantling the Comando Vermelho gang, resulted in Brazil's deadliest raid with at least 121 deaths, but evidence suggests the operation was poorly planned, leaked, and failed to weaken the gang's control, raising questions about police tactics and accountability.
French police searched the home and offices of Culture Minister Rachida Dati as part of a corruption investigation related to undeclared payments from GDF Suez, amid her campaign to become Paris mayor. Dati denies wrongdoing, and the investigation also involves other cases including her dealings with Carlos Ghosn and undeclared jewelry. She aims to succeed Anne Hidalgo as mayor in 2026.
Brazil's deadliest police raid in Rio de Janeiro resulted in at least 121 deaths, sparking national and international criticism, while polls show widespread public support for tough security measures, creating a political dilemma for President Lula as he balances human rights concerns with public safety demands.
Brazil's President Lula announced plans for an independent inquiry into a deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in at least 121 deaths, calling it a 'disastrous' massacre, amid public support and international attention.
Residents of Rio de Janeiro have expressed support for Brazil's bloodiest police raid, highlighting ongoing issues of violence and law enforcement in the area.
A massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro targeting a criminal gang resulted in over 120 deaths, including police officers, with residents and officials reacting to the violence and controversy over the handling and manipulation of bodies.
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 119 deaths, including suspects and police, amid accusations of excessive force and concerns over human rights violations, marking one of the deadliest raids in the city's history.
Rio de Janeiro's police raid on drug traffickers resulted in at least 132 deaths, according to the public defender's office, with authorities claiming all victims were criminals and denouncing the operation as necessary against narcoterrorism, while residents and rights groups criticize the violence and possible extrajudicial killings.