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An Ohio jury has rejected a $3.9 million defamation claim by seven sheriff's deputies who sued rapper Afroman over songs and viral videos ridiculing a 2022 police raid on his home.

Seven sheriff's deputies sued Afroman over songs and videos that mocked a 2022 raid on his home after no charges were filed.
The deputies sought $3.9 million in damages for alleged humiliation, ridicule and reputational harm.
An Ohio jury found in favor of Afroman, concluding his content was protected speech under the US Constitution.
Afroman used home security footage in viral videos and released an album called Lemon Pound Cake targeting the officers.
Deputies' lawyers said the posts contained intentional falsehoods and caused distress, including to a deputy's child.

Afroman wins defamation suit after mocking deputies over 2022 raid

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