Village People’s Fake Cop Seeking Real Justice
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Victor Willis, the Village People's original cop, main songwriter, and only member licensed to carry a concealed firearm, is suing a touring version of the group for using his voice and likeness (which we guess would be that of a dude in sunglasses and a police officer's uniform). [ArtsBeat/NYT]

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