Neil Young sues Trump PAC for $10 million over use of ‘Rockin in the Free World’ at midterm rallies
Politics · First reported 26 Oct, 20:07 · Updated 08:27
Neil Young filed a $10 million copyright lawsuit against Trump’s political committee over the use of “Rockin’ in the Free World” at campaign events.
- Young’s lawsuit names Trump 47 Committee Inc. and was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
- The complaint alleges the 1989 song was used without authorization, including at a Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 12.
- Young’s legal team is seeking damages and an injunction; the suit says a 2020 settlement had barred use without permission.
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