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Neil Young sues Trump committee for $10m over rally song

Neil Young filed a $10 million copyright lawsuit on Monday against the Trump 47 Committee over use of "Rockin' in the Free World" at rallies, his second suit over the song.

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Neil Young filed a $10 million copyright infringement lawsuit on Monday against the Trump 47 Committee, President Donald Trump's political action committee. The suit concerns the use of Young's song "Rockin' in the Free World" at campaign events, according to NBC News, The Hill and CNBC.

The suit says the song "is the opposite of everything that Donald J. Trump stands for," CNBC reports.

The Guardian reports the song was used as walk-up music at recent midterm election rallies. The Hill's headline ties the suit to an Ohio rally. The Guardian describes the $10 million as a claim for reputational damages.

Young says the committee is breaking a vow never to use the song again, The Hill reports.

This is the second time Young has sued over the song. The Guardian says he first sued Donald J Trump for President Inc in 2020. According to Young's new suit, Trump settled that case and promised the organization would never again use the song without a license and Young's permission.

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  1. The GuardianNeil Young files second lawsuit against Trump for unauthorised use of Rockin’ in the Free World at ralliesTue, Oct 27, 6:58 AM EDT
  2. The HillNeil Young sues Trump over Ohio rally songTue, Oct 27, 9:10 AM EDT
  3. NBC NewsNeil Young sues for the second time over Trump’s use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’Tue, Oct 27, 10:45 AM EDT
  4. CNBCNeil Young sues Trump committee for $10M for playing 'Rockin' in the Free World' at rallyTue, Oct 27, 3:49 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (2)
  1. Tue, Oct 27, 10:55 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Neil Young sues Trump committee for $10m over rally song
  2. Tue, Oct 27, 9:30 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Neil Young sues Trump committee for $10m over rally song