Cop grilled in Afroman defamation case hints he doesn’t know if rapper had sex with his wife
Key Points:
- Ohio rapper Afroman, known for "Because I Got High," was sued by seven sheriff's deputies over satirical songs and videos mocking a 2022 drug raid on his home, claiming defamation and false accusations.
- Sgt. Randy Walters, one of the plaintiffs, claimed the rapper's lyrics about having sex with his wife caused personal and family distress, but during testimony, Walters admitted uncertainty about whether the affair actually occurred.
- The lawsuit included allegations that Afroman accused officers of theft, drug use, and white supremacist ties, but the jury found the rapper not liable after a brief deliberation.
- Afroman's defense argued the songs were protected social commentary criticizing the officers' conduct during the raid, emphasizing that public