In a case that has sent shockwaves through Nashville and far beyond, former police officer Sean Herman has avoided jail time after pleading no contest to felony official misconduct. The plea comes more than a year after Herman, then an officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), was caught on camera groping the breast of OnlyFans creator Jordin during a staged, X-rated skit while in full police uniform and on duty.
The saga began on April 26, 2024, when the now-infamous video was filmed in a Madison-area warehouse parking lot. According to multiple reports, including those from News Channel 5 and Daily Mail, the video depicted a mock traffic stop in which Jordin, playing the role of a driver, exposed her breast and invited the uniformed officer to touch her in an attempt to avoid a ticket. Herman, whose face was never visible, was ultimately identified by a fleeting glimpse of his MNPD patch as he reached into the car window. The moment was brief, but it was enough for authorities to launch an internal investigation.
Herman, 35, had served with the department for three years before being fired in May 2024, once detectives with the Specialized Investigations Division confirmed his identity as the man in the video. He was subsequently arrested in June 2024 and charged with two counts of official misconduct, later posting a $3,000 bond. In August 2024, the state board indefinitely suspended his Peace Officer Standards and Training certification, leaving open the possibility of reinstatement only after the criminal case was resolved.
The video itself, initially posted on OnlyFans under the title “Can’t believe he didn’t arrest me,” was not actually intended as primary content for Jordin’s subscription platform. Instead, as Jordin explained in interviews with Law & Crime and OutKick, the clip was devised as a playful promotional stunt for social media. “The video was only to be used for promo/clickbait on Twitter and other socials to bring eyes to my platform. Obviously we’ve all wondered if flashing cops would get us out of tickets, right? Every guy/girl has joked about it, so I thought it’d be funny/playful,” she told OutKick.
The video quickly gained traction online, amassing over 2 million views and being retweeted more than 5,500 times on Twitter before it caught the attention of local law enforcement. Jordin herself believes it was this viral moment that led to the investigation. “I’m under the impression that the local media turned it in to the department. I do believe that it was from my Twitter. The video was sitting at 2 million views at that point and had been retweeted 5,500 times, so it’s safe to assume that was the culprit,” she said.
Once the video was brought to the department’s attention, MNPD leadership reacted swiftly and sternly. “That was one of the most outrageous, disrespectful acts that a person here could do and, by disrespectful, I mean to all the MNPD employees and this agency,” the department publicly stated, reflecting the gravity with which they viewed Herman’s actions. Police Chief John Drake ordered the investigation to continue even after Herman’s termination, leading to his eventual indictment.
Herman’s punishment, delivered in Nashville’s criminal court on August 14, 2025, has stirred debate and controversy. By pleading no contest to felony official misconduct, Herman was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and granted judicial diversion—a legal mechanism that allows for charges to be dismissed and records expunged if the defendant completes probation without further incident. As a result, he will not serve jail time, and his record could be wiped clean if he meets the conditions of his probation.
The case has exposed deep divisions over accountability and justice when it comes to misconduct by law enforcement officers. Critics argue that a year of probation and the possibility of a cleared record is a slap on the wrist for behavior that undermined both public trust and the integrity of the police force. Others, however, point to the personal and professional fallout Herman has already faced: the loss of his job, his law enforcement certification suspended, and his reputation irreparably damaged.
Jordin, for her part, has been candid about her role in the saga. She maintains that she did not know Herman personally before the video and that their collaboration began after he responded to a Reddit post about potentially filming together. “I met the officer a while back in person for a few moments and one day he saw me on my Reddit and reached out about potentially filming a full video at some point in the future. In the meantime I had an idea to do a ‘fake’ traffic stop where I’d flash him to get out of a ticket,” she said to OutKick. The pair shot the short promotional video before Herman’s shift started. Jordin also revealed that, after the story broke, she removed the clip from public platforms and now plans to sell it on OnlyFans, with all proceeds going to Herman to help him get back on his feet. She even paid him a month’s salary following his termination.
Notably, Jordin has defended Herman’s character amid the controversy. “I do want to make it clearly known that he’s a very respectful guy, very polite, and wasn’t an officer that would’ve fit a profile that many are lumping him into,” she told OutKick. She also observed a “noticeable uptick” in her subscription numbers since the scandal, as fans clamored for the now-infamous video.
The episode has prompted broader conversations about the risks of social media stardom, the blurred lines between personal and professional conduct, and the consequences—both legal and reputational—of crossing those lines. The MNPD’s response, including the indefinite suspension of Herman’s certification and the public condemnation of his actions, underscores the seriousness with which law enforcement agencies are increasingly treating such breaches of trust.
As of now, Herman’s future remains uncertain. While his certification is suspended, he could theoretically seek reinstatement once his probation is complete and the case is formally closed. Whether he will return to policing—or pursue a different path altogether—remains to be seen.
For Nashville, the story serves as a cautionary tale about the intersection of authority, accountability, and the viral nature of modern scandals. It’s a reminder that in the age of social media, even fleeting moments can have lasting consequences.
