Eagles co-founder Don Henley testified that his handwritten drafts were always his property

Eagles co-founder Don Henley's lawyer called the "Hotel California" lyrics trial's abrupt dismissal an "unjust outcome" and said his client has been "victimized" Henley: "I don't think it's fair to blame for the dismissal"

Don Henley testifies handwritten lyrics for 'Hotel California' were always his property. Henley testified at trial on Wednesday that handwritten drafts for lyrics for the Eagles' 1976 album always belonged to him. The Eagles co-founder testifies he always had the draft for the album.

Eagles co-founder Don Henley testifies ‘poor decision’ led to past drugs and sex worker arrest. Henley took the stand in the ongoing criminal trial over the band’s stolen lyrics and addressed his past arrest while testifying. The Eagles are on trial for stealing stolen lyrics.