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Updated · POLITICO · Oct 28
Neil Young Sues Trump for $10 Million Over Unauthorized Rally Song Use
Updated
Updated · POLITICO · Oct 28

Neil Young Sues Trump for $10 Million Over Unauthorized Rally Song Use

3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Oct 28

Summary

  • $10 million is what Neil Young is seeking from Donald Trump in a copyright lawsuit over songs played at a campaign rally without permission.
  • Monday's complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges Trump was not granted authorization to use the song at the event.
  • The suit adds another legal clash over campaign music use, putting renewed focus on how candidates deploy copyrighted songs at rallies.

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