Judge Dismisses Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit Against Don Henley Tied To Dispute Over Stolen Eagles Lyrics

A New York State Supreme Court judge dismissed a malicious prosecution lawsuit filed by rare books dealer Glenn Horowitz against Eagles’ Don Henley and manager Irving Azoff. The suit stemmed from a criminal case in which Horowitz was accused of selling stolen handwritten Eagles lyrics, but the case was ultimately dismissed when prosecutors abandoned the trial mid-way due to procedural issues. The judge ruled there was “ample probable cause” for the criminal indictment based on an independent investigation, and that no bad faith by Henley or Azoff led to the prosecution’s dismissal. Horowitz claims he legally acquired and sold the lyrics years earlier, alleging Henley knowingly pursued wrongful charges, but the court found Henley’s actions in involving law enforcement did not constitute intentional infliction of emotional distress. Horley’s appeal is pending, and both he and Henley have ongoing legal disputes regarding ownership of the disputed lyrics, which remain in DA custody. (Rolling Stone)