Ed Sheeran awarded 1.1 million for 'Shape of You' copyright win

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The judge said the artists who brought the claim, Sami Chokri and Ross O'Donoghue should pay the legal cost.

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He ordered an interim payment of £916,200 ($1.1 million) to Ed Sheeran for his loss.

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"I’m a father. I’m a husband. I’m a son. Lawsuits are not a pleasant experience" he added.

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