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Nirvana baby loses lawsuit over 1991 album cover

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Rock band Nirvana is back in the court room over their iconic 1991 album cover

A U.S. judge has dismissed a lawsuit against rock band Nirvana for alleged child sexual abuse.

Spencer Elden is the baby depicted on the cover of the ‘Nevermind’ album, which shows him swimming towards a dollar bill pierced with a fish hook.

He believes he didn’t consent to the picture being used and wants $150,000 in damages.

At the time, his parents received $200 for the photo.

But a judge found the 31-year-old has waited too long to claim he had been exploited by the band.

This means Elden’s legal road has been exhausted and he will be unable to refile the case. However, his legal team says he will appeal the ruling.

He believes the album cover has caused him distress, and led to financial loss as an adult.

The album’s photographer Kirk Weddle was among the defendants in the case. Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic also made courtroom appearances.

They argued Elden had re-enacted the photograph in later life, and “enjoyed” being the Nirvana baby.

Nevermind sales surpassed 30 million, which made it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Trump & Harris conclude fierce debate, rumours of a second showdown emerge

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The debate was marked by heated exchanges and contrasting visions for America’s future, resonating deeply with undecided voters ahead of the upcoming election.

Harris made a point to get under Trump’s skin, leading the way to some curious comments from the Republican candidate.

Trump falsely claimed that immigrants in the country illegally were killing and eating people’s pets in the city of Springfield, Ohio.

After the showdown, questions were raised about the possibility of a second debate before the November election date. #featured #trending

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Trump vs. Harris: first and only debate commences in Philadelphia

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September 11, 2024

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Republican Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are gearing up for their first and only debate of the 2024 presidential campaign.

Trump plans to accuse Harris of flip-flopping on policy positions, while Harris will call out Trump’s alleged history of dishonesty.

Polls show voters are still uncertain about Harris, making this a crucial opportunity for her to sway opinions.

Trump, meanwhile, will focus on inflation and immigration under Biden’s administration. The debate could shift dynamics in a tight race. #featured #trending

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Thousands of protesters clash with police at Melbourne defence expo

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September 11, 2024

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Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in Melbourne on forcing police to close roads.

Hundreds of people were seen gathered outside the venue hosting the biennial Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, with many chanting pro-Palestine slogans through a loud speaker, television footage showed. #featured #trending

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