Eagles co-founder Don Henley recently found himself back in the public eye, not for his musical prowess but for his testimony in a Manhattan court. The spotlight shone on Henley as he candidly recounted a regrettable incident from more than four decades ago, involving his arrest in connection with a 16-year-old prostitute.
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“Eagles co-founder Don Henley on Monday candidly recounted the cocaine-fueled night when he was busted with a 16-year-old prostitute at his Los Angeles home — calling it a “regret” he still lives with more than four decades later as he took the stand in Manhattan court,” reports the New York Post.
Henley’s brush with the law occurred in 1980. Depressed by The Eagles’ impending breakup, he sought solace in drugs and the company of a young woman. This decision led to his arrest and subsequent legal battles.
Don Henley Lawsuit
Henley’s courtroom appearance not only revisited his past but also intersected with an ongoing legal battle. The trial involves rare books dealer Glenn Horowitz, former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi, and memorabilia seller Edward Kosinski.
They face charges related to the alleged scheme of selling original documents from the Eagles’ music catalog, a controversy that adds another layer to Henley’s current legal entanglements.
Don Henley With 16-Year-Old Prostitute
Eagles co-founder Don Henley recently found himself back in the spotlight, but this time, it’s not for his musical prowess. On February 26, 2024, Henley took the stand in Manhattan court to candidly recount a regrettable event from over four decades ago: his arrest for involvement with a 16-year-old prostitute.
Henley, now 76, openly discussed the cocaine-fueled night that led to his arrest, acknowledging it as a decision he still regrets to this day. According to The New York Post, he described the events leading up to his arrest, revealing that a bout of depression prompted him to seek “some company” from a “madam.”
Legal Drama Continues
Henley’s recent courtroom appearance sheds light on another aspect of his tumultuous life. According to Billboard, he testified about his role in the creation of the song and vehemently denied permitting former Eagles biographer Ed Sanders to keep original lyric pages.
Sanders, who worked on a biography of the band, reportedly sold the lyric pages to rare book dealer Glenn Horowitz, sparking a chain of events that led to the current trial involving Horowitz, ex-Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi, and memorabilia seller Edward Kosinski.
Henley’s testimony underscores his determination to protect his artistic legacy, even in the face of legal challenges.