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Neil Young Ends Lawsuit Against Trump Campaign

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Neil Young has ended his lawsuit against the Trump Campaign for allegedly infringing copyright in two of his songs

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Neil Young has ended his lawsuit against the Trump Campaign for allegedly infringing copyright in two of his songs. The allegations were brought by Young for use of Rockin' in the Free World and Devil's Sidewalk by the Campaign. There is no indication of why Young dropped the lawsuit, but it may be the result of a settlement between the parties.

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