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Isaac Hayes Estate Granted Emergency Hearing Against Trump Over $3 Million Song Use Claim

Aug 25, 2024, 03:40 PM

A federal court has granted an emergency hearing for the estate of Isaac Hayes against Donald Trump, following allegations of unauthorized use of Hayes' song "Hold On, I'm Coming" during Trump's campaign events. The estate is seeking $3 million in damages. The hearing is scheduled for September 3, 2024, and Trump's legal team has been notified to appear in court within 10 days. The lawsuit, filed this month, accuses Trump, along with the Republican National Committee (RNC), Trump for President Inc. 2024, Turning Point, and the NRA, of repeated copyright infringement.