A New York Federal Judge Declined to Dismiss, Musician Eddy Grant's Lawsuit against Trump, for using his Song "Electric Avenue" in a Video posted to Twitter last year.
U.S. District Judge, John Koeltl, issued an Order on Tuesday, Denying Trump's Motion to Dismiss the Suit, finding that the Defendant Failed to argue that the Song was Fair Use.
In the Ruling, Koeltl said the Song was featured in over Two-Thirds of the Video, and Plays "no discernible role in communicating the video's overarching political commentary."
"The video's overarching political purpose does not automatically make this use transformative, and the other fair use factors also favor the plaintiffs at this stage," the Suit claims.
Grant filed the Suit against Trump and his Re-Election Campaign, in September 2020, alleging Copyright Infringement, after Trump posted a Video to his Twitter Account on Aug. 12th, Attacking then-Presidential Nominee Joe Biden.
The Nnimated Video included "Electric Avenue" in the Background, also featured a Train with the Trump Campaign's Logo followed by a Railroad Handcar that Biden manually Operates.
Twitter Rremoved the Video, following a Copyright Claim from Grant.
Trump's Attorneys filed a Motion to Dismiss the Suit in November 2020, writing the Purpose of the Video was Not to Disseminate the Song, but for Satire.
"A reasonable observer would perceive that the Animation uses the Song for a comedic, political purpose - a different and transformed purpose from that of the original Song," the Motion reads. "Moreover, in light of the obvious comedic or satirical nature of the Animation, a reasonable observer would regard the Animation as criticism or commentary."
Grant was One of several Artists, to push back on Trump for his use of their Music.
Others include:
- Neil Young
- The Rolling Stones
- Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco
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