Oprah Sued for a Trillion

[Les Kern]

A trillion is clearly absurd since the whole book was not his, just certain select parts, allegedly. In that case, the court will have to decide the extent to which Goffe's poetry shaped the book and reach a settlement based on the level and scale of the plagiarism. I doubt Oprah can plead fair use or appeal to the parody clause if there are parts lifted from his book.

I can't blame him for trying though. It's not like poets actually make money from writing or performing poetry (with a few exceptions). Oprah is much better situated to sell and market her books, so it's only natural to want a cut if some level of exploitation is involved.

A class action suit would work.
I'm in.

 

[synth3tik]

Wonder what he would settle out of court for.

maybe $30.

 

[shivermetimbers]

Serioulsy, a trillion? I am sure she is loaded and can afford to buy herself a new head every christmas...but a trillion? Not very realistic.