Flipboard Culture DeskIn 2022, Ohio police officers raided the home of rapper Afroman, best known for his 2000 hit "Because I Got High." They smashed down his door, guns drawn, and seized more than $5,000 in cash and property. No wrongdoing was uncovered, no charges were filed and the money was later returned. Afterwards, Afroman used home surveillance camera footage to make music videos and social media posts mocking the officers. Seven of them sued him for "emotional distress," but at a trial this week in Adams County, Afroman cited his First Amendment right to free speech. He also pointed out that none of this would have happened without the failed raid. "All of this is their fault, and they have the audacity to sue me," he said. After a few hours of deliberation, Afroman was cleared. Here's more about what happened, courtesy of @Billboard.
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The money was later partially returned. Between a "miscount" and "forfeiture laws" nobody has to criminally answer for the money that went on vacation.
So as good it's that a wealthy, popular artist who happened to be lucky in having a proper home surveillance, it's still a demonstration that American police officers are Nazi Germany like above the law.
And before you say I'm going overboard: look at the statistics, and the obvious racist historical roots.
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