2nd Circuit Affirms Kimmel’s Copyright Win Over Former New York Rep.

( September 23, 2025, 9:16 AM EDT) -- NEW YORK — A Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals panel agreed with a New York federal judge that late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel’s use of videos recorded by former Congressman George Santos on his show was a fair use, affirming the judge’s decision to dismiss Santos’ copyright infringement claim against the host and related entities....