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Sting Sued by Former Bandmates Over Royalties Dispute
8/31/2025
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- Sting is facing a lawsuit from former Police bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland regarding royalties from "Every Breath You Take."
- The plaintiffs are seeking millions in damages for lost royalties.
- Previous settlement negotiations were unsuccessful, prompting the legal action.
- Sting, whose real name is Gordon Matthew Sumner, and his company are named as defendants.
