Glenn Horowitz Sues Don Henley for Malicious Prosecution in Lyrics Dispute

Glenn Horowitz, a rare books dealer previously accused of attempting to sell stolen handwritten lyrics from the Eagles' 'Hotel California,' has filed a lawsuit against Don Henley and his manager, Irving Azoff, claiming malicious prosecution. Horowitz argues that Henley and Azoff knew the lyrics were legally obtained and caused him emotional distress and financial loss by pursuing criminal charges against him and his co-defendants. The criminal case was dismissed in March 2024 after new evidence suggested Henley had withheld pertinent information regarding the lyrics' ownership. In his lawsuit, Horowitz is seeking punitive damages and accountability from Henley, Azoff, and their legal representatives. Henley's attorney maintains that Henley was a victim throughout the process and that the original charges were justified based on the information at hand. The legal battle continues as both sides prepare for court proceedings regarding the allegations and counter-allegations.