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Larry Neumeister | Associated Press

Ed Sheeran didn’t copy Marvin Gaye song, jury concludes

Recording artist Ed Sheeran arrives at New York Federal Court on Thursday for his copyright infringement trial. Sheeran was cleared of all alleged wrongdoing following the jury’s verdict on Friday. (AP)

NEW YORK— A jury concluded Thursday that British singer Ed Sheeran didn’t steal key components of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1970s tune “Let’s Get It On” when he created his hit song “Thinking Out Loud.”

As the New York jury answered the single question of whether Sheeran proved he didn’t infringe upon the copyright in the affirmative, the crooner briefly put his hands over his face in relief before standing and hugging his lawyer.

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