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fromConsequence
6 days ago

Sting's Lawyer Says Police Bandmates May Have Been "Substantially Overpaid"

As reported by The New York Times, The Police drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Andy Summers filed their lawsuit in the High Court in London, alleging the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter owes them "arranger's fees" stemming from the "digital exploitation" of The Police's back catalog. In the court documents, Copeland and Summers estimate they are owed "in excess of $2 million."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Sting sued by former Police bandmates over alleged lost royalties

Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland have sued Sting alleging they never received songwriting credits or royalties for 'Every Breath You Take'.
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