Donald Trump Loses Legal Battle Over Unauthorized Use of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue'
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Donald Trump is liable for damages over the unauthorized use of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue'.
- A federal judge ruled Trump's use of the song violated copyright laws.
- Eddy Grant sued Trump in 2020 over a campaign video featuring the song.
The video, posted to Trump's then Twitter account, was viewed some 13.7 million times before the social network took it down.
- Judge John G. Koeltl rejected the 'fair use' defense argument.
Grant's lawsuit demanded $300 000, with final damages still to be decided.
Recently, Trump's campaign was ordered to cease using works by Isaac Hayes.