NEW YORK (AP) — From the start, the case was highly unusual: a criminal prosecution centered on the disputed ownership of a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to “Hotel California” and other Eagles hits.

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Don Henley filed a lawsuit Friday demanding the return of his handwritten lyrics to the critically acclaimed hit, "Hotel California," according to The Associated Press. Henley maintained the 100 pages ...