NEW YORK (AP) — In a highly unusual case, New York prosecutors dropped charges against three collectibles experts accused of scheming to keep and sell hand-drafted lyrics to Eagles hits, including 'Hotel California.' The case took a surprising turn when prosecutors revealed late evidence involving Eagles co-founder Don Henley and his legal team, leading to the dismissal of all charges.
The case revolved around disputed ownership of roughly 100 pages of legal-pad lyrics from the iconic 1976 album 'Hotel California.' Prosecutors alleged that the defendants sought to sell the pages despite knowing about their questionable history. The defendants claimed rightful ownership of the pages, denying any criminal intent.
