"Trial Over Handwritten 'Hotel California' Lyrics Sparks Legal Battle"

Three men are on trial for allegedly conspiring to sell handwritten pages of the iconic rock song "Hotel California" without the rights. The notepad containing the first known iterations of the song was allegedly stolen before being sold. Former Eagles member Don Henley is expected to testify, claiming the lyrics were stolen. The trial will feature over 80 pages of draft lyrics from the 1976 album, and the defendants are facing charges related to possessing stolen property. The dispute dates back to the late 1970s when writer Ed Sanders sold the lyrics to a rare-books dealer, who then sold them to a memorabilia company owner.