Overview
- An Ohio jury found Afroman not liable on all claims brought by seven Adams County sheriff’s deputies, with the judge reading, “In all circumstances, the jury finds in favor of the defendant.”
- The deputies sought nearly $4 million over music videos that used home-security footage to mock a 2022 raid on his home that produced no criminal charges.
- Jurors accepted the defense that the songs and videos were expressive commentary and exaggeration about public officials rather than statements of fact.
- Plaintiffs testified to harassment, threats, and family and workplace fallout, with requests that included $1.5 million for Lisa Phillips and $1 million each for Brian Newland and Randy Walters.
- Afroman celebrated outside the courthouse after the three-day trial and quick deliberations, and no appeal had been reported as of the verdict.