A jury awarded Marvin Gaye's children $7.4million on Tuesday after determining that singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father's music to create Blurred Lines, the biggest hit song of 2013. Marvin Gaye's daughter, Nona Gaye wept as the verdict was being read and was hugged by her attorney, Richard Busch.
It was previously revealed that the song had made a staggering $16million for Pharrell, Thicke, rapper T.I. and the record company, though T.I. and various record and music companies had previously been cleared of copyright infringement charges.
The jury decided that the family should receive $4million in damages and $3.4 million in profits from the song, with Thicke forced to pay $1.7million from his own pocket and Pharrell $1.6million.
All three later released a statement, saying;
'While we respect the judicial process, we are extremely disappointed in the ruling made today, which sets a horrible precedent for music and creativity going forward.
'Blurred Lines’ was created from the heart and minds of Pharrell, Robin and T.I. and not taken from anyone or anywhere else. We are reviewing the decision, considering our options and you will hear more from us soon about this matter.'
'Right now, I feel free,' an emotional Nona said after the verdict.
'Free from ... Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke's chains and what they tried to keep on us and the lies that were told.'
Culled from: DailyMail
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