Donald Trump Loses Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Use of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue'
A federal judge ruled that Trump's campaign violated Grant's copyright, making Trump liable for damages and legal fees.
- The lawsuit stemmed from a 2020 campaign ad featuring a 40-second clip of 'Electric Avenue' without permission.
- Judge John G. Koeltl rejected Trump's fair use defense, ruling the campaign ad breached copyright laws.
- The ad was viewed nearly 14 million times on Twitter before being removed following Grant's legal action.
- Damages are yet to be determined, but Grant's original lawsuit sought $300,000 in compensation.
- This case is one of several where musicians, including The White StripesIsaac Hayes' estate, have taken legal action against Trump for unauthorized use of their music.
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