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legalcourt1 year ago

"Judge Accuses Don Henley of Manipulation as 'Hotel California' Trial Abruptly Ends"

The trial against three men accused of trying to sell stolen notes linked to the Eagles’ 1976 album "Hotel California" abruptly ended after prosecutors revealed that newly-disclosed evidence from Don Henley cast doubt on whether the notes had been stolen in the first place. The judge criticized Henley and his lawyers for using attorney-client privilege to hide information, and questioned the prosecutors' thoroughness in vetting the accusations and evidence. The charges were dropped, and Henley's attorney expressed disappointment, while the defendants' attorneys welcomed the decision and look forward to moving on.

via Billboard|
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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Prosecutors Drop Charges in Stolen 'Hotel California' Lyrics Case"

Prosecutors in New York have dropped a criminal case against three men accused of trying to sell stolen legal pads with hand-written lyrics to the Eagles' songs, including Hotel California, after emails surfaced that undermined the basis of the complaint. The collapse of the case came after nearly two weeks of testimony, during which the band's co-founder, Don Henley, took the stand. The case fell apart when communications with Henley's attorneys were allowed into the court record, revealing information that the defense had not been able to use for cross-examination. Defense lawyers argued that about 6,000 pages of material contained relevant information that they should have had the opportunity to explore.

via The Guardian US|
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entertainment1 year ago

Don Henley Denies Giving Away Hotel California Lyrics

Eagles co-founder Don Henley testified in court that he never gifted or gave away the handwritten lyrics to Hotel California and other classic songs, which are at the center of a trial involving three collectibles experts accused of trying to sell them. The defendants claim they rightfully owned and could sell the documents, acquired through a writer who worked on a never-published Eagles biography, while prosecutors argue they circulated bogus stories about the documents' ownership history. The trial also involves the fate of the biography manuscript and its interactions with Henley and the Eagles.

via The Guardian|
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lawsuit1 year ago

"Insights and Denials: Don Henley's Testimony in Eagles' Stolen Lyrics Trial"

Don Henley testified in court that he never gifted the handwritten lyrics to "Hotel California" and other Eagles songs, which are at the center of a lawsuit involving rare-book dealer Glenn Horowitz and rock memorabilia connoisseurs Craig Inciardi and Edward Kosinski. The defendants are charged with circulating bogus stories about the documents' ownership history in order to sell them, while defense lawyers argue that they rightfully owned and were free to sell the documents. The trial also delves into the fate of a decades-old biography manuscript and explores Don Henley's interactions during a tumultuous time for the Eagles co-founder.

via CBS News|
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entertainment1 year ago

Don Henley's Testimony and Regrets: Eagles' Legal Battles and Controversies

Don Henley concludes his testimony in a trial over allegedly stolen handwritten lyrics for Eagles songs, battling with opposing lawyers and addressing various topics including the band's original 1979 paperwork, the location of the contract, and past legal actions. The trial also delved into the Eagles' after-show parties, an infamous 1980 incident involving a sex worker at Henley's home, and the band's drug use. Henley's testimony included moments of levity and jabs, as he wrapped up his three days on the stand.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment1 year ago

Don Henley Testifies on Ownership of Eagles' Lyrics

Don Henley testified in court that the lyrics to classic Eagles songs, including "Hotel California," were his property and should never have been put up for auction. Three collectibles experts are on trial for allegedly scheming to sell roughly 100 handwritten pages of the lyrics, which they claim to have acquired through a writer who worked on a never-published Eagles biography. The trial also involves the fate of the biography manuscript and its interactions with Henley and other Eagles members.

via The Associated Press|
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music1 year ago

Don Henley's Testimony and Regrets: The "Hotel California" Trial

Don Henley testified in a New York courtroom about the handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles songs, including "Hotel California," at the center of a lawsuit. He recounted the writing process of the iconic song and denied voluntarily parting with the handwritten sheets, insisting that he believed his property was stolen. The trial involves collectibles experts accused of concealing and selling the disputed lyrics pages, which were purchased from a writer who had worked with the Eagles decades earlier. Henley also addressed questions about his past cocaine use and personal troubles, emphasizing that he was not a "drug-filled zombie" and that the song reflects a journey from innocence to experience.

via CBS News|
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entertainment1 year ago

Don Henley Testifies in 'Hotel California' Lyrics Trial

Don Henley has resumed testifying in a trial over the ownership of handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles hits, including "Hotel California." The trial involves three men charged with concealing and selling the disputed pages, which were not stolen but were bought and sold without Henley's permission. Henley testified that he believed his property was stolen and that the drafts were very personal and private. The trial also involves a 1980 phone call recording in which Henley discussed providing access to the drafts for a book but clarified that it was not a gift.

via ABC News|
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music-legal1 year ago

Don Henley's Revelations: Testimonies and Regrets at Eagles Trials

Don Henley takes the witness stand in a trial involving stolen handwritten lyrics to Eagles songs, expressing anger over the alleged theft and confessing to a past arrest. He recounts the band's history, their breakup, and his disappointment with a planned biography. Henley claims the lyric pads were private and not meant for public consumption, accusing writer Ed Sanders of theft. The trial also delves into the band's creative process and the prosecution's case against the defendants, who maintain they were unaware of the pads' alleged theft.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment1 year ago

Don Henley's Revelations: Testimony in Eagles' Legal Battles

Don Henley testified in a criminal trial over stolen handwritten draft lyrics for Eagles hits, including "Hotel California." Henley claimed the lyrics were stolen from his barn and were very personal and private. The defendants, three collectibles experts, maintain that Henley willingly gave the lyrics to a writer. The trial also delved into an unrelated episode involving Henley's 1980 arrest. Henley has been a fierce advocate for artists' rights to their work and has testified to Congress about copyright law updates.

via PBS NewsHour|
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entertainment1 year ago

Don Henley Testifies on Past Regrets and Poor Decisions

Don Henley, co-founder of the Eagles, testified in a Manhattan courtroom about stolen handwritten notes and drafts for hits like "Hotel California." The notes, which had deeply personal meaning to him, were allegedly stolen decades ago and later sold to a rare-book dealer and two other men. The prosecution claims the documents were stolen by an author who had signed a contract to write a book about the Eagles in the late 1970s. Henley expressed alarm upon learning that some of his "Hotel California" notes had been put up for auction online in 2012.

via The New York Times|
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entertainment1 year ago

Don Henley's Testimony: Regrets, Lyrics Trial, and Past Arrest

Eagles co-founder Don Henley testified in a Manhattan court about his regret over a 1980 cocaine-fueled night with a 16-year-old prostitute, attributing it to his depression following the band's breakup. He also accused a writer of stealing and selling the original handwritten draft lyrics of "Hotel California." The ongoing trial involves rare-books dealer Glenn Horowitz, ex-Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi, and memorabilia seller Edward Kosinki, who are accused of conspiring to sell the allegedly stolen lyrics. Henley admitted to purchasing some of the lyrics back but refused to buy them again, stating that he had already been extorted once.

via New York Post |
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entertainment1 year ago

Eagles' Don Henley Testifies on Past Arrests and Regrets

Eagles co-founder Don Henley testified in a New York court about the ongoing trial over the band's stolen lyrics, addressing a 1980 arrest involving drugs and a 16-year-old sex worker at his home, attributing it to a "poor decision." He also detailed how handwritten pages from the band's development of their 1976 album "Hotel California" made their way to New York auctions decades later. The trial involves charges against individuals attempting to sell manuscripts containing developmental lyrics to the Eagles song "Hotel California."

via Fox News|
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entertainmentcrime1 year ago

Eagles' Don Henley Testifies in 'Hotel California' Lyrics Trial

Don Henley testified in a criminal trial about stolen handwritten draft lyrics to Eagles hits, revealing that a "poor decision" led to his 1980 arrest when drugs and a 16-year-old sex worker suffering from an overdose were found at his home. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to probation and a fine. Henley, a star witness, detailed the events surrounding the stolen lyric sheets, which are at the center of the trial involving three collectibles professionals facing charges of possessing stolen property.

via The Guardian US|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Insights from Eagles' Don Henley in 'Hotel California' Trial"

Eagles co-founder Don Henley testified at a trial involving stolen handwritten draft lyrics to the band's hits, including "Hotel California." He recounted his 1980 arrest for drugs and a minor's overdose, attributing it to a "poor decision." Henley, a vocal advocate for artists' rights, is the star witness in the trial, where three defendants face charges related to possessing stolen property. The trial revolves around about 100 pages of lyrics-in-the-making for the "Hotel California" album, with conflicting stories about their ownership. Henley has been involved in legal battles over artists' rights and copyright law.

via The Associated Press|
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