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Fresh off victory over cops in 'Lemon Pound Cake' trial, Afroman heads to address Bitcoin's biggest gathering

The “Because I Got High” singer to join a slate of speakers including Eric Trump and Michael Saylor.

Fortune

Afroman Defamation Lawsuit Update: Rapper Found Not Liable In Police Raid Row As Streams Rocket 500%

Afroman's defamation lawsuit ends in his favour, leading to a massive surge in his music streaming numbers.

International Business Times UK

Facebook Guilty

Plus: Trump declares victory over Iran again, Afroman trial reflections, and more...

Reason

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Life After Conviction: Where Bill Cosby Stands Now Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny

Bill Cosby's life after prison includes ongoing legal battles, public scrutiny, and questions about his legacy and future.

International Business Times UK

It's Time To Abolish the TSA

Plus: the real legacy of Cesar Chavez, blue state tax policies are driving out wealth, and a jury clears Afroman in a free speech case.

Reason

Wait So What Is Going On With Afroman? The Lemon Pound Case Explained

Afroman is back. Over two decades after his single “Because I Got High” was nominated for a Grammy award, the rapper’s music is once again making headlines.

The Mary Sue

Reality Star James McCoy Taylor Arrested Once Again Over Previous Assault, Unlawful Restraint Case

Reality star James McCoy Taylor is back in custody as his assault case unfolds, raising new legal troubles and public attention.

International Business Times UK

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Jessica Biel Supports Justin Timberlake Despite Frustration Over Resurfaced DWI Arrest Video

Jessica Biel remains supportive of Justin Timberlake despite her frustration over the resurfacing of his 2014 DWI arrest footage.

International Business Times UK

How Much Did Afroman Actually Win After Beating $3.9M Defamation Lawsuit Over Police-Mocking Songs?

Rapper Afroman wins a legal battle against Ohio deputies who sued him for $3.9 million over satirical videos mocking a police raid on his home.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Officer Lisa Phillips? Afroman Claims Victory Over 'Licc'em Low Lisa' Tears

Rapper Afroman successfully defends his right to artistic expression in a defamation lawsuit, highlighting the tension between privacy and First Amendment rights.

International Business Times UK

Jury Clears Afroman of Defamation for Mocking Cops Who Raided His House

Ohio sheriff's deputies raided Afroman's house in 2022 based on a bogus tip, then sued the rapper after he released music videos mocking the deputies.

Reason

US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage

Artist who topped UK charts with Because I Got High created comedic videos from footage, which officers claimed invaded their privacy

The Guardian - UK

Rapper wins case against police who he mocked in music videos

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The Independent UK

Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police after using footage of raid on his home in viral music videos

He defended his work on First Amendment grounds and said he issued the diss tracks to cover damages from the raid

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International Business Times UK

Rapper Afroman Tells Court Adams County Police Raid Sparked Viral Video Lawsuit Showdown

Rapper Afroman, also known as Joseph Foreman, is facing a lawsuit from Adams County Sheriff's deputies over a music video they claim invaded their privacy.

We Got This Covered

‘Funniest court case ever’: Afroman trial leaves furious cops in tears, everyone else giggling

"All of this is their fault. And they have the audacity to sue me!"

Evening Standard

Police hunt ‘thug’ who knocked out man on London Overground train in Denmark Hill

Violence flared when the older man, in a white T-shirt and dark shorts, called his aggressor ‘Afroman’

Reason

Remy: Because I Got High (Afroman Parody)

Chronically irresponsible.

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Reason

Defamation Lawsuit Against Afroman Filed by Ohio Cops Will Partially Proceed

A judge tossed two of the claims against Afroman, finding that "the issue appears to be the humiliation and outrage that the officers feel at having their likenesses displayed and mocked."

Reason

Ohio Cops Raided Afroman's House Looking for a Dungeon Because of a Bizarre Confidential Informant Tip

All they found was some cool cars and clothes.

Daily Mirror

Afroman vows to legalise cannabis as he files to run for 2024 Presidency

Because I Got High rapper Afroman has officially filed documents to run for presidency in 2024 after announcing his campaign on-stage last year, with legalising weed his top priority

Reason

Police Lied About Death of 'Cop City' Protester They Shot 57 Times

Plus: The EARN IT Act is back (again), SCOTUS postpones abortion pill decision until Friday, and more...

Reason

"Preparing for the 20th Anniversary of the Streisand Effect: Cooley v. Afroman"

A very interesting post by Paul Alan Levy (Public Citizen, Consumer Law & Policy Blog), which I reproduce with his permission: It was almost twenty years ago that Barbra Streisand filed a lawsuit that attempted to block access to a photograph of her oceanfront estate, bringing unwanted attention to the…

WEKU

Afroman put home footage of a police raid in music videos. Now the cops are suing him

A police search of the rapper's Ohio home didn't lead to charges, but spawned music videos, merchandise, theft accusations and an invasion of privacy lawsuit. Afroman tells NPR he plans to countersue.

The Guardian - US

Police sue rapper Afroman for using footage of home raid in his music videos

Ohio officers, who conducted a botched raid of rapper’s home, are suing for invasion of privacy and emotional distress

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