R. Kelly Sued by Six Victims Seeking $9.9 Million Unpaid Judgment

Six victims of R. Kelly, including Lizette Martinez and Lisa Van Allen, have filed a lawsuit seeking to recover over $9.9 million from the singer, claiming he has not fully paid a $10.3 million judgment issued against him in August 2023. The plaintiffs, who participated in the docuseries 'Surviving R. Kelly,' allege they have only received about $500,000 from Kelly, which they argue is insufficient to cover the judgment amount. The lawsuit also names Universal Music and other parties, citing an ongoing contractual obligation to remit royalties that should be directed to the victims. Kelly, currently serving a lengthy prison sentence for multiple sex crimes, has contested his liability in the case. The victims are pursuing this legal action amidst claims of intimidation from Kelly's camp during the documentary's screening in 2018. The ongoing efforts to secure compensation highlight the broader impact of the #MeToo movement and the complexities of seeking justice for abuse survivors.