Sting is being sued by his former bandmates in The Police for royalties from the streaming of their popular songs

Sting is being sued by his former bandmates in The Police for royalties from the streaming of their popular songs

London's High Court on Wednesday began hearing a lawsuit brought against the singer Sting by his former Police bandmates claiming some $2 million in unpaid streaming royalties.

Guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland are taking legal action against Sting, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, arguing they are entitled to the added royalties.

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