Overview
- Jury selection began Monday, and Afroman took the stand Tuesday, asserting his videos were protected speech and blaming deputies for the fallout.
- Deputies suing him say he used their likeness without consent in videos and merchandise, causing humiliation, reputational harm and death threats.
- The August 2022 search, conducted under a warrant citing drug trafficking and kidnapping, resulted in no charges after deputies broke down his door with long guns drawn, according to footage.
- Foreman used his home security recordings in viral videos including Lemon Pound Cake and Will You Help Me Repair My Door and posted the material on social media.
- An outside review found a reported $400 shortfall in seized cash was a miscount, and civil-liberties groups warn a verdict against Afroman could chill critical speech.