Ed Sheeran Copyright Trial: Plaintiff Collapses During Cross Examination, Music Expert Claims Similarity to Marvin Gaye's Song

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Ed Sheeran Copyright Trial: Plaintiff Collapses During Cross Examination, Music Expert Claims Similarity to Marvin Gaye's Song
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The copyright lawsuit against Ed Sheeran, alleging that he lifted portions of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" for his song "Thinking Out Loud," was interrupted when the plaintiff, Kathryn Townsend Griffin, collapsed during cross-examination due to a pre-existing medical condition. She was taken to the hospital, and the trial continued after a 45-minute adjournment. Sheeran had previously testified and defended his song against the allegations.

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