R Kelly, along with Universal Music Group, has been ordered to pay over $500,000 in music royalties to Brooklyn federal prosecutors for restitution and criminal fines related to his convictions, reported Variety. The imprisoned rapper and singer's long-standing music publisher, Universal Music Group, will cover the fines that R Kelly still owes.&nbsp;

US District Judge Ann Donnelly signed an order on August 23, directing UMG to make the payment to satisfy the outstanding fines. Initially, R Kelly had been instructed to pay around $28,000 from his prison inmate account to address his unpaid fines.

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R Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence following his racketeering and sex trafficking convictions in New York in 2021. His 2022 sentencing involved a requirement for him, along with UMG and Sony Music Entertainment, to collectively pay a half-million dollar sum to the victims of sexual abuse.&nbsp;

Both UMG and Sony were identified as having potential property belonging to Kelly that could be used to cover the $504,289 restitution and fine amount. However, this recent ruling indicates that Sony Music will no longer be obligated to make payments, as R Kelly's royalties through Universal will suffice.

<h2>The conviction of R Kelly</h2>

R Kelly, also known as Robert Sylvester Kelly, was found guilty of nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering in September 2021. The trial revealed that he had exploited employees and intermediaries to subject fans and aspiring singers to sexually abusive and controlling conditions, often confining them without basic necessities. He was also convicted on charges related to coercing minors into sexual activity and producing explicit content involving a minor.

This development marks the culmination of nearly thirty years of allegations against R Kelly. His career persisted amidst mounting accusations until the early 2010s when renewed claims emerged. The release of the 2019 docuseries Surviving R. Kelly&nbsp;significantly shifted public opinion against him, despite much of the information having been in the public domain for years. By the time of his incarceration, his significant earnings from tours and music had significantly diminished, which had previously been used to manage legal challenges and allegations.

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R Kelly, along with Universal Music Group, has been ordered to pay over $500,000 in music royalties to Brooklyn federal prosecutors for restitution and criminal fines related to his convictions, reported Variety.

R Kelly, along with Universal Music Group, has been ordered to pay over $500,000 in music royalties to Brooklyn federal prosecutors for restitution and criminal fines related to his convictions, reported Variety. The imprisoned rapper and singer's long-standing music publisher, Universal Music Group, will cover the fines that R Kelly still owes. US District Judge Ann Donnelly signed an order on August 23, directing UMG to make the payment to satisfy the outstanding fines. Initially, R Kelly had been instructed to pay around $28,000 from his prison inmate account to address his unpaid fines. R Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence following his racketeering and sex trafficking convictions in New York in 2021. His 2022 sentencing involved a requirement for him, along with UMG and Sony Music Entertainment, to collectively pay a half-million dollar sum to the victims of sexual abuse. Both UMG and Sony were identified as having potential property belonging to Kelly that could be used to cover the $504,289 restitution and fine amount. However, this recent ruling indicates that Sony Music will no longer be obligated to make payments, as R Kelly's royalties through Universal will suffice. The conviction of R Kelly R Kelly, also known as Robert Sylvester Kelly, was found guilty of nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering in September 2021. The trial revealed that he had exploited employees and intermediaries to subject fans and aspiring singers to sexually abusive and controlling conditions, often confining them without basic necessities. He was also convicted on charges related to coercing minors into sexual activity and producing explicit content involving a minor. This development marks the culmination of nearly thirty years of allegations against R Kelly. His career persisted amidst mounting accusations until the early 2010s when renewed claims emerged. The release of the 2019 docuseries Surviving R. Kelly significantly shifted public opinion against him, despite much of the information having been in the public domain for years. By the time of his incarceration, his significant earnings from tours and music had significantly diminished, which had previously been used to manage legal challenges and allegations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

R Kelly, Universal Music Group ordered to pay $500K in restitution and fines

Disgraced singer-songwriter R Kelly was found guilty in six counts, including three counts of child pornography, by a Chicago court jury, reported the New York Times. The publication said the jury found him guilty of filming himself abusing his goddaughter known simply as 'Jane'. A sex tape involving Kelly and 'Jane' had served as the basis of the original trial held in 2008. But both R Kelly and Jane had denied that the persons in the video were them. In the recent trial, he also faced charges of obstruction of justice by 'fixing' the trial, which included bribing or intimidating and threatening the witnesses. But the jury did not find him guilty of those.

But now, 'Jane', 37, testified that it is indeed she and Kelly in the footage.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rb-superstar-r-kellys-notorious-history-of-sex-allegations-and-convictions-492880">R&amp;B superstar R. Kelly's notorious history of sex allegations and convictions</a>

The sexual abuse charges against the 55-year-old R&amp;B star, who was already serving a sentence of 30 years in another federal trial held in New York in 2021, go back decades. His first marriage was illegal as it was with an underage girl -- singer and actor Aaliyah. While Kelly was 27, Aaliyah was just 15.

He is currently lodged at Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago. More years are expected to add to his sentence.&nbsp;

In the original 2008 trial, the testimony of 'Jane' and a sex tape allegedly involving Kelly and her served as the basis. But both Kelly and Jane said it was not them in the video, which led to Kelly being acquitted of all charges. It is for the 2008 trial that Kelly is being accused of 'fixing' by bribing the witnesses with money and gifts or intimidating and threatening them in the ongoing trial.

Earlier, prosecutors had said that R Kelly, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, has a "dark" and "hidden" side that the general public rarely saw.

Born on January 8, 1967 on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, R. Kelly's crimes were detailed in Lifetime documentary series titled 'Surviving R. Kelly'.&nbsp;The series received critical acclaim. Not long after, he was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse in 2019, and that led to his conviction.

Disgraced singer-songwriter R Kelly was found guilty in six counts, including three counts of child pornography, by a Chicago court jury, reported the New York Times.

Disgraced singer-songwriter R Kelly was found guilty in six counts, including three counts of child pornography, by a Chicago court jury, reported the New York Times. The publication said the jury found him guilty of filming himself abusing his goddaughter known simply as 'Jane'. A sex tape involving Kelly and 'Jane' had served as the basis of the original trial held in 2008. But both R Kelly and Jane had denied that the persons in the video were them. In the recent trial, he also faced charges of obstruction of justice by 'fixing' the trial, which included bribing or intimidating and threatening the witnesses. But the jury did not find him guilty of those. But now, 'Jane', 37, testified that it is indeed she and Kelly in the footage. Also Read: R&B superstar R. Kelly's notorious history of sex allegations and convictions The sexual abuse charges against the 55-year-old R&B star, who was already serving a sentence of 30 years in another federal trial held in New York in 2021, go back decades. His first marriage was illegal as it was with an underage girl -- singer and actor Aaliyah. While Kelly was 27, Aaliyah was just 15. He is currently lodged at Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago. More years are expected to add to his sentence. In the original 2008 trial, the testimony of 'Jane' and a sex tape allegedly involving Kelly and her served as the basis. But both Kelly and Jane said it was not them in the video, which led to Kelly being acquitted of all charges. It is for the 2008 trial that Kelly is being accused of 'fixing' by bribing the witnesses with money and gifts or intimidating and threatening them in the ongoing trial. Earlier, prosecutors had said that R Kelly, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, has a "dark" and "hidden" side that the general public rarely saw. Born on January 8, 1967 on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, R. Kelly's crimes were detailed in Lifetime documentary series titled 'Surviving R. Kelly'. The series received critical acclaim. Not long after, he was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse in 2019, and that led to his conviction.

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R Kelly, Universal Music Group ordered to pay $500K in restitution and fines

R Kelly convicted of child pornography and sexual abuse of minors in Chicago trial