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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.

Document details

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Document type
Order
Title
Media Recording Permission for Cooley vs. Foreman Proceedings
Summary
This order allows a reporter from WCPO 9 News to record a phone conference happening on April 20, 2023, about the case between Shawn D. Cooley and Joseph Edgar Foreman, which is being handled by Judge J. McBride. This means that the media will be able to share information about what happens during that call.
Filing date
Friday, 20 March 2026