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Afroman Takes Stand in Defamation Suit Brought by US Police
Deputies claim unauthorized video use caused reputational harm and job difficulty; Foreman argues free speech and alleges deputies damaged his property and took money.
- This week, a jury in Adams County is deliberating whether rapper Joseph Foreman, known as Afroman, is liable after deputies say he used their likenesses following an Aug. 21, 2022 raid; the trial began Monday and wrapped Wednesday morning.
- On Aug. 21, 2022, Adams County deputies executed a search warrant for drug‑trafficking and kidnapping but filed no charges; Foreman’s security cameras captured them breaking down his door, causing damage, and about $400 went missing.
- During closing, attorney Robert Kiplinger asked jurors to award $1.5 million for Lisa Phillips, $1 million each for Brian Newland and Randy Walters, and $400,000 divided among four deputies, using court evidence and viral videos.
- The deputies said the videos caused humiliation, mental distress, and anonymous threats, but on Wednesday the jury ruled in favor of Afroman on all 13 counts, including defamation and false-light claims.
- Framing the dispute as a free‑speech fight, Foreman told jurors 'All of this is their fault'; Judge Jonathan P. Hein dismissed Foreman's counterclaims in February, while Adams County deputies said the videos prompted anonymous death threats.
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Afroman’s Defamation Trial Is Going About As Well For The Deputies As Their Original Raid Did
We've been following the saga of Afroman (real name Joseph Foreman) and the Adams County Sheriff's Office for a few years now, and I'm delighted to report that the defamation trial is currently underway and it is delivering everything you could possibly hope for, starting with this absolutely astounding suit that he's wearing in court…
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