Afroman Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Deputies

0:00This is Corey with the story with entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by the daily news now. A Grammy-nominated rapper named Offerman just won a defamation lawsuit against seven Ohio sheriff's deputies. They sued him for nearly $4 million over music videos that mocked their raid on his home using security footage. The jury sat it completely with him on Wednesday evening. The trouble started in 2022 with the raid on suspicion of drugs and kidnapping. No charges came from it, but $400 went missing and the deputies damaged his door and gate. Offerman turned the footage into viral parody songs, wrecking up over 3 million YouTube views. Deputies testified the videos led to public harassment, with one sergeant's child facing bullying at school. Meanwhile, Afferman said the search terrified his kids, who were 10 and 12, and called the whole thing an outrage since police shouldn't take. People's money. In court, his lawyer stressed that officers expect criticism, even tough words.

1:00Afferman, in a stars-instriped suit, defended the tracks' free speech to offset his losses. Outside the courthouse, the 51-year-old celebrated with shouts of freedom of speech, then broke down in tears as the full wind sank in. This story is made possible by our sponsor, See the episode description. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. For listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM