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Neil Young sues Trump campaign over use of music at events

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Neil Young has filed a lawsuit against the Trump 2020 campaign for copyright infringement after the president has repeatedly used the rocker’s music at …
Neil Young has filed a lawsuit against the Trump 2020 campaign for copyright infringement after the president has repeatedly used the rocker’s music at official events. Young,74, is suing for up to $150,000 in statutory damages for each infringement. Two songs were specifically cited in the suit, “Rockin’ in the Free World” and “Devil’s Sidewalk.” The campaign’s use of “Rockin'” was cited by Young in a previous statement as a reason for potential legal action The suit, which was filed Tuesday, claimed that the songs have been used regularly at campaign events, including the highly-publicized June rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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