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Former Police Bandmates Sue Sting Over $2M Royalties

9/6/2025

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Former Police bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are suing Sting for over $2 million in unpaid royalties.
The lawsuit cites a 1977 verbal agreement to share 15% of publishing income.
Sting's lawyers contend he may have “substantially overpaid” based on a 2016 agreement.
He claims sole songwriting credit for hits, earning around £550,000 annually from "Every Breath You Take."
The Police last performed together during their 2007-2008 reunion tour.

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Former Police bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are suing Sting for over $2 million in unpaid royalties.
The lawsuit cites a 1977 verbal agreement to share 15% of publishing income.
Sting's lawyers contend he may have “substantially overpaid” based on a 2016 agreement.
He claims sole songwriting credit for hits, earning around £550,000 annually from "Every Breath You Take."
The Police last performed together during their 2007-2008 reunion tour.