to a company fronted by McGriff. In 2005, Gotti was acquitted of all charges, as was Cohen, who had also testified. TVT Records lawsuit In 2002, Cohen was personally sued for fraud, tortious interference, breach of contract and copyright infringement by TVT Records as part of a larger action against Island Def Jam Music Group and Universal Music Group. The suit alleged that Cohen tried to hinder the production and release of an album by Ja Rule's group, the Cash Money Click. Initially, the defendants were ordered to pay TVT $132 million in compensatory and punitive damages, with $56 million due personally from Cohen. On appeal that figure was substantially reduced. Ultimately, TVT was awarded $126,720 for a breach of contract claim. Further reading Talking trash, making cash, and still able to sign Mariah. Profile at The New York Times Musical Marvel The New York Post References External links Lyor Cohen biography at Warner Music Group Corporate Site. Lyor Cohen Bio and Interview at AskMen.com 1959 births Israeli Jews American music industry executives American music managers American people of Israeli descent Living people Businesspeople from Los Angeles People from New York City University of Miami Business School alumni Businesspeople from New York City