Ron Newt v. Rupert Murdock et al

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Case Number:

2:15-cv-02778

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Consuelo B. Marshall

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  1. July 28, 2016

    Judge Clears Fox Show 'Empire' Of Pimp's Memoir Claims

    Fox and the creators and star of its TV series "Empire" on Wednesday beat a $10 million copyright infringement suit lodged by a self-described "gangsta pimp" after a California federal judge ruled that the pimp's memoir wasn't overly similar to the world portrayed in the hit show.

  2. January 19, 2016

    Fox Says 'Empire' Didn't Rip Off Pimp's Memoirs

    Fox and the creators and star of its hit series "Empire" on Tuesday urged a California federal judge to dismiss a self-described "gangsta pimp's" $10 million suit alleging the show infringes his memoir and documentary, arguing the two stories are clearly distinct.