R. Kelly, despite serving a decades-long prison sentence, has reportedly settled a substantial financial judgment tied to his convictions for sex trafficking and racketeering.

According to court filings from the Eastern District of New York dated November 29, the disgraced R&B singer has paid the full $520,549.90 owed. The judgment, finalized in December 2022, was part of the legal penalties following his 2021 federal convictions in New York and Chicago.

The payment includes $379,649.90 in restitution for his victims, a $100,000 fine, a $40,000 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act assessment, and a $900 special assessment. These financial obligations were imposed as part of Kelly’s sentencing after he was found guilty of orchestrating a long-running scheme of abuse and exploitation targeting underage girls and young women.

Currently serving a 30-year prison term, R. Kelly’s convictions marked the culmination of years of allegations, investigations, and public outrage. While this payment represents a significant moment in his legal reckoning, R. Kelly’s legal battles are far from over. He continues to face multiple lawsuits related to his crimes, underscoring the enduring fallout from his actions.

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