Getty Images
A North Carolina court reportedly upheld a 2010 ruling against the Los Angeles rapper yesterday (Feb. 21), requiring Game to pay out $5 million in compensatory damages to five Greensboro, N.C. police officers, who claim that they were libeled and slandered in a DVD produced by the MC.
According to the suit, which was filed in 2006, Game, born Jayceon Taylor, and Bungalo Records produced and distributed a DVD entitled 'Stop Snitchin' Stop Lyin',' which contained footage from a 2005 incident at Winston Salem's Four Seasons Mall, where Game was scheduled to perform.
However, when the controversial rapper and his entourage caused "a disturbance," the police were called to the scene, arresting Game for criminal trespassing, communicating threats and disorderly conduct.
A "heavily edited" film recording of the arrest was then included as a bonus feature on the 'Stop Snitchin'' DVD, which was made to appear "as though Taylor was wrongfully arrested," according to the court ruling.
Game must now hand out $1 million to each of the five arresting officers for compensatory damages. The officers have also requested $10 million in punitive damages, which will be decided upon in a new trial.
Watch Game's Arrest in 'Stop Snitchin' Stop Lyin''
DaddyDDontLikeU
Kellie Pickler Named 'Dancing With the Stars' Champion
J. Cole Performs 'Born Sinner' on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' Reveals Competitive Spirit Against Kanye West
Beyonce Releases New Anthem, 'Grown Woman'
Blake Shelton Joins NBC in Organizing Oklahoma Tornado Benefit Concert
Kellie Pickler Gets Puppy Surprise After Moving 'Dancing With the Stars' Performance
Charlie Sheen Gets Back To His Roots
Toby Keith Returns to Help Family, Friends in Moore, Oklahoma
WHOOPS! Obama Makes Big Gaffe
Black Hippy Release 'U.O.E.N.O.' Remix
Jury Foreman: '18 Days Of Testimony Hurt' Jodi Arias
Toby Keith Says His Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma 'Will Perservere' After Deadly Tornado
New Trayvon Martin Evidence Features Incriminating Photos, Texts From Teen
Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation to Aid Moore, Oklahoma Animal Rescue Efforts
What It's Like To Talk To A 2-Year-Old
Mariah Carey's Dress Busts Open During 'GMA' Performance
Bridge Collapses In Washington State
Killed Soldier In London Attack Identified
Rapper Accused Of Faking His Own Death To Escape Payments
Jodi Arias Jury DEADLOCKED
Helen Flanagan Launches PETA Campaign As Only She Knows How
LISTEN: Terror Inside Elementary School As Tornado Hits
Surgeons Remove Giant Hairball From Tiger
Brave Woman Stood Down Armed London Attackers
Teenager's 'Awww'-Inspiring Drawing Wins Big At Google
LOOK: Photoshop Mistake Is Seriously Cringeworthy
'DWTS' Shakeup Ahead?
Pope Francis Says All Who Do Good Are Redeemed - Atheists Included
PHOTO: Dog Guards Dead Victim's Body After Oklahoma Tornado Disaster
REVEALED: Disturbing Trend In Human Intelligence
Man Reportedly Beheaded In Brutal Assault In London Neighborhood
The World's Most Powerful Women
Rescuers Continue Search For Tornado Survivors
NY Times Eviscerates Obama White House
3 Comments