Former Nashville police officer Sean Herman, 35, has been sentenced to one year of supervised probation after pleading no contest to a felony charge of official misconduct, following a viral incident involving an adult video filmed while he was on duty. The case, which has captured national attention and sparked debate about police conduct and accountability, stems from a mock traffic stop video with OnlyFans model Jordin, filmed on April 26, 2024, in a warehouse parking lot while Herman was in full uniform.
According to The New York Post and CBS affiliate WTVF, the explicit video, titled "Can't believe he didn't arrest me," showed Jordin exposing her breasts to a uniformed officer—later identified as Herman—who then groped her. The officer's face was not visible in the footage, but investigators recognized the Metro Nashville Police Department patch on his shoulder. The video quickly gained traction online, reaching 2 million views and being retweeted 5,500 times on Twitter before the local media brought it to the attention of law enforcement.
The fallout was swift. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) fired Herman in May 2024, just one day after detectives with the Specialized Investigations Division discovered the video. Herman, who had served with the department for three years, was arrested and charged with two counts of felony official misconduct in June 2024. As reported by Fox News Digital, a state board indefinitely suspended his certification to be a law enforcement officer in Tennessee in August 2024, though he may argue for reinstatement once the criminal case concludes.
The plea entered by Herman on August 14, 2025, in Nashville criminal court was a so-called "best interest" plea—meaning he pleaded guilty while maintaining his factual innocence. One of the two counts was dismissed as part of the agreement. Importantly, Herman was granted judicial diversion, a legal provision in Tennessee that allows eligible defendants to have their cases dismissed and charges expunged from their records if they successfully complete probation under the court's conditions.
Jordin, the OnlyFans model involved, has been outspoken about the case and its aftermath. She told Fox News Digital, "I actually wrapped my Porsche GT3 in a ‘metro flashing unit’ to express my issue with their handling of this case." She claimed that prosecutors delayed the case multiple times, saying, "They couldn’t find anything in discovery to validate their claims that Sean was doing this for 'monetary gain' purposes." Jordin also stated she did not know Herman prior to filming and that he had responded to a Reddit post about collaborating on a video.
As the story unfolded, many questioned how the video came to the attention of law enforcement. Jordin placed blame on the local media, telling The New York Post, "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."
Police officials reacted strongly to the incident. Don Aaron, a spokesperson for the MNPD, told WTVF in 2024, "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 made it clear that such conduct would not be tolerated, emphasizing the importance of upholding public trust and the integrity of the police force.
The legal resolution of the case has also drawn commentary. The "best interest" plea, sometimes called an Alford plea in other jurisdictions, allows a defendant to accept punishment without admitting guilt, which can be controversial in high-profile cases involving public officials. Judicial diversion, meanwhile, offers a second chance for first-time or low-level offenders, provided they adhere strictly to the terms of their probation. In Herman's case, successful completion of the year-long supervised probation could result in the dismissal of the charge and expungement from his record.
The incident has raised broader questions about the intersection of law enforcement, social media, and adult content creation. OnlyFans, a subscription-based platform where creators share exclusive content with paying fans, has become a cultural phenomenon, sometimes blurring the boundaries between private enterprise and public responsibility. The viral nature of the video and the subsequent media coverage underscore how quickly reputations and careers can be upended in the digital age.
Herman's attorney did not respond to requests for comment from multiple outlets, including Fox News Digital and CBS affiliate WTVF. The MNPD also declined to comment further on the sentencing. Meanwhile, the state board's indefinite suspension of Herman's law enforcement certification leaves his professional future uncertain, though he may seek reinstatement after the criminal proceedings are fully resolved.
For many in Nashville and beyond, the case is a cautionary tale about the responsibilities that come with positions of public trust. The swift action by the MNPD and the court's decision to grant judicial diversion reflect the complexities of balancing justice, accountability, and the possibility of rehabilitation. As the dust settles, both the department and the wider law enforcement community face renewed scrutiny over how to handle similar incidents in the future.
As for Jordin, her outspoken response and creative protest—wrapping her high-end car to resemble a police unit—highlight the cultural impact of the case. Whether this incident will serve as a deterrent or simply as another viral moment in the ever-evolving world of online content remains to be seen. But for now, Sean Herman's case stands as a striking example of how quickly the lines between personal actions and professional consequences can blur in the age of social media and viral fame.
With the legal process concluded for now, all eyes will be on whether Herman completes his probation and whether the case will ultimately be dismissed and expunged from his record, as Tennessee law allows. The story, which began with a mock traffic stop and ended in a real courtroom, is a reminder of the unpredictable ways in which modern technology, law enforcement, and public perception can collide.
