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R. Kelly sued by victims seeking the millions he still owes them

He may be spending the next 27 years behind the bar, but that doesn't stop the victims of the abuse that caused the tormented R&B icon R. Kelly.

Six victims who ruled a $10.3 million ruling against Kelly in 2022 claim he is still on Hook for more than $9.9 million, and get cash from him and his record label. I am appealing to

Lizette Martinez, Lisa Van Allen, Kelly Rodgers, Faith Rodgers, Roderick Gartell, and Gem Pratts are all featured in Lifetime Doxerie. Submitted by the Manhattan Supreme Court.

R. Kelly arrives at the court on May 20, 2008 for a child pornography trial. TNS
Donnell Russell, Kelly's former manager, is also named for the suit. Alex Tabak

They are suing Kelly, 58, and his previous record label, Universal Music, and its publication branch, Universal Music Z Tune.

The lawsuit also calls Kelly's imprisoned former manager Donnell Russell and Chicago-based IndiBuild, a revenue sharing platform for independent artists.

Kelly was ordered in August 2023 to pay six plaintiffs $5.1 million in compensatory damages and $4.5 million in other punitive damages.

The Universal Music co-publishing agreement with Kelly ended in 2019, but the company “is obligated to collect revenue and send music publishing royalties to Kelly,” according to court documents, which said the money was the victim. It should be sent.

The defendant's attorney did not respond to a request for comment.

Kelly was once worshipped by his fans who bought millions of albums after allegations about his young girl abuse It began to be released in the 1990s.

Several women moved forward with allegations against Kelly, including Lisette Martinez (top row, center). AP
R. Kelly was seen in prison attire during a 2019 court hearing. Getty Images

He was acquitted of child porn fees in Chicago in 2008; Second trial in Chicago It ended in 2022 with a conviction for producing child pornography and sexually seducing a girl.

“Surviving R. Kelly” revealed how widespread Kelly's sexual misconduct is.

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