Hey, Remember When Jimmy Page Won a Lawsuit Accusing Him of Being a Satanist? Let's Look Back on It.

On March 28, 2000, former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page won a libel lawsuit brought against him by Ministry Magazine, who claimed that he contributed to drummer John Bonham's death.

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The accusations, which were based on the fact that Bonham died in Page's home, involved ridiculous claims that he stood over his dying friend while wearing satanic robes and chanted some sort of spell, as well as the idea that Page cared more about vomit in his bed than saving his own friend from choking.

It probably goes without saying that pretty much nothing about these claims were rooted in reality, nor was there evidence that such a thing may have taken place. That being said, I'm much more apt to believe that the forty shots-worth of vodka found in Bonham's system played a much bigger part in his death. 

The case came to a swift end on March 28, 2000, and the magazine, as well as its editor, Scott Manson, were quick to express their "sincerest apologies for the distress and embarrassment caused", according to the BBC. They agreed to pay a hefty settlement as well as his legal costs.

The settlement money Page earned went to his favorite charity, the Action For Brazil's Children Trust, which is dedicated to creating access to education and basic health services for the youth population in the most populated slums of Brazil. So at least some good came out of it.