"Manhattan Trial Begins Over Stolen 'Hotel California' Lyrics"

Three men are on trial in Manhattan for allegedly trafficking in stolen handwritten lyrics of Eagles songs, including early versions of hits like "Hotel California." The defendants, including a prominent manuscript dealer, are accused of conspiring to possess stolen property valued at over $1 million. The trial may feature testimony from Eagles songwriter and drummer Don Henley, who reportedly told a grand jury that the material was stolen. Defense lawyers argue that prosecutors lack evidence that the notes were ever stolen.