Neil Young sues Trump PAC for $10 million over Rockin in the Free World

Neil Young filed a $10 million copyright infringement lawsuit Monday against the Trump 47 Committee Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleging the president's political action committee used "Rockin' in the Free World" without a license at midterm election rallies.

The suit cites a performance of the 1989 song at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio on October 12 and notes the recording has been played at multiple other events designed to encourage Republican votes ahead of the midterm elections.

Young previously sued a separate Trump campaign entity over the same song in 2020. That case settled, with the Trump organisation agreeing never again to use the recording without a license. Young's current suit alleges Trump was personally aware a license was required and that Young had not granted one.

The lawsuit seeks an injunction against further use of the song for political purposes and $10 million in damages for existing performances. No prediction market currently lists a resolution contract tied to the outcome of this litigation.

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