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Joseph Edgar Foreman (Afroman) vs. Adams County Police Officers

CVH 20230069 The case proceeded through pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and a jury trial. Some claims and counterclaims were dismissed on motion or voluntarily. The jury found in favor of Defendant Joseph Foreman on all claims. The court entered judgment for the defendant, denied injunctive relief, and split costs. The case is closed. Judgment Filed Mar 13, 2023

Several law enforcement officers filed a civil complaint against Joseph Edgar Foreman (aka Afroman), Hungry Hustler Records, Media Access Inc., and several John Doe defendants, alleging unauthorized commercial use of their personas, invasion of privacy, false light publicity, and unreasonable publicity of private lives. Plaintiffs seek damages and injunctive relief to prevent further violations.

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Document type
Motion
Title
MOTION OF AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION AND AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF OHIO FOUNDATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF INSTANTER IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS
Summary
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its Ohio branch have asked the court for permission to submit a document that shares their views on the case, specifically supporting the defendants' request to dismiss it. They believe this case is important for First Amendment rights and want to help the court understand more about free speech and privacy issues according to Ohio law.
Filing date
Tuesday, 18 April 2023