Don Henley
| Born | July 22, 1947 |
| Hometown | Gilmer, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $250 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Sharon Summerall |
| Partner | Stevie Nicks |
| Children | Annabelle Henley, Will Henley, Julia Sophia Henley |
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Who Is Don Henley's Wife? All About Sharon Summerall
- Don Henley and Sharon Summerall married in 1995 and have three children
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- USEntertainment Weekly
Don Henley's lawyer says he's 'victimized' by dismissal of stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics case
A New York judge has dismissed a criminal case centering on Eagles lyrics that Henley maintains were stolen from him.
- USPeople
Prosecutors Drop Charges Mid-Trial in Eagles Lyrics Case as Don Henley's Lawyer Says He's Been 'Victimized'
"He will pursue all his rights in the civil courts," Henley's attorney said
- USNY Daily News
Manhattan DA drops ‘Hotel California’ lyrics case amid accusations key evidence withheld
NEW YORK -- The Manhattan district attorney’s office suddenly dropped charges Wednesday against three men accused of criminally possessing Eagles frontman Don Henley’s handwritten notes and lyrics to the 1976 album “Hotel California” amid new evidence a judge said the rock star and his lawyers blatantly tried to hide from the defense and prosecutors. Prosecutors moved to dismiss the case ...
- USConsequence of Sound
Judge Says Don Henley “Manipulated” Prosecutors, Dismisses Criminal Case Over “Hotel California” Lyrics
Henley recently handed over emails that cast doubt into claims that his handwritten lyrics had been stolen. Judge Says Don Henley “Manipulated” Prosecutors, Dismisses Criminal Case Over “Hotel California” Lyrics Scoop Harrison
- USBillboard
Eagles Stolen Notes Trial Ends Suddenly After Judge Says Don Henley ‘Manipulated’ Prosecutors
The abrupt end came after prosecutors revealed that newly-disclosed evidence from Henley casts doubt on whether the Eagles notes had been stolen in the first place.
- USVariety
Court Dismisses Eagles ‘Hotel California’ Manuscript Trial After Prosecution Drops Case, Citing ‘Damaging’ New Disclosures
The trial against three men accused of possessing stolen Eagles manuscripts for the lyrics to “Hotel California” and other hits came to an abrupt halt Wednesday, after the prosecution suddenly dropped its case against the defendants, citing fresh disclosures that a judge agreed would have been “damaging” to the fairness of the court proceedings. Per …
- USRolling Stone
Charges Abruptly Dropped in ‘Hotel California’ Lyrics Trial
Surprise decision seemingly puts an end to one of the more unusual music-related criminal trials
- USThe Guardian
Charges dropped against three accused of trying to sell stolen Hotel California lyrics
Case collapsed after emails came to light that defense lawyers said raised questions about the trial’s fairness
- USThe Daily Beast
Prosecutors Suddenly Ditch ‘Hotel California’ Lyrics Case
Reuters/Angela WeissThree men who’d been accused of conspiring to possess a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to Hotel California and other Eagles hits had their criminal charges abruptly dropped Wednesday by Manhattan prosecutors.The trial had been underway for two weeks, but Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Aaron Ginandes conceded to a judge Wednesday morning that “dismissal is appropriate in this case.” That surprise dismissal came after newly available emails surfaced that raised questions a
- USUSA TODAY
'Hotel California' trial abruptly ends after prosecutors drop case over handwritten Eagles lyrics
Prosecutors who accused three men of having stolen hand-drafted lyrics to the Eagles' "Hotel California" have abruptly dropped their case.
