The trial over alleged 'Hotel California' lyrics began with angry allegations, backstage tidbits, and a cliffhanger worthy of a fictional TV trial.
songs without the band’s consent, their trial finally began yesterday — along with its share of allegations, backstage tidbits, and a cliffhanger worthy of a fictional TV trial.
The three men, who pleaded not guilty, were charged with one count of conspiracy in the fourth degree, with a maximum penalty of four years in prison. Horowitz was charged with first-degree attempted criminal possession of stolen property and two counts of hindering prosecution. Inciardi and Kosinski were also charged with first-degree counts of criminal possession.
In their own opening statements, attorneys for the defendants each expressed indignation over the mere fact that the case was going to trial, especially since Sanders himself has not been charged with a crime. “These individuals had absolutely no inkling, no understanding whatsoever, that there was any problem with these items,” maintained Kosinski’s lawyer, Stacey Richman, adding, “I’m hopeful that the People will be apologizing at the end of this case.
The first witness was a major one — longtime Eagles manager Irving Azoff. Wearing a dark suit with black sneakers, Azoff explained that Sanders had been a “work for hire” to write a book on the band and had been given access to materials to write an “authentic” biography. He said Sanders had ultimately received a total of $75,000 for the project, but that Henley and Frey were each “very disappointed” in the end result.
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