Trump campaign faces uphill battle in securing compensation from horn-in opportunists slapping “mugshot of the century” image on merchandise
Trump is not the “author” but may be entitled to sue for misuse, profiteering on personal image under Georgia law
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- 1Posted by $ sjatkins 8 months, 1 week agoIt is very unlikely Trump owns that mugshot imho or all rights against such usage. He certainly did not object to his image on all kinds of stuff when campaigning.| Permalink
- 2Posted by bubah1mau 8 months, 1 week agoTrump may need a cease/desist order to stop "unauthorized" merchandising--but can he get one from a Georgia or Florida court? Some may say that only the "author" (sheriff's office where shot was taken) can declare image use "unauthorized."| Permalink
