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This payment is intended to contribute towards restitution for his victims and cover unpaid criminal fines. U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly signed the order on August 23, directing UMG, the imprisoned multiplatinum singer's long-time music publisher, to make the payment.

Previously, Judge Donnelly had ordered R. Kelly to pay nearly $28,000 from his prison inmate account to address outstanding fines. The embattled R&amp;B singer is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for his 2021 convictions on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking in New York.

As part of his sentencing in 2022, R. Kelly, along with UMG and Sony Music Entertainment, was collectively handed a half-million-dollar bill to be paid to the victims of sexual abuse.

The court believed that both music giants were "in possession of property" belonging to R. Kelly, equivalent to the $504,289 in restitution fees and criminal fines that he still owes.

However, the recent ruling clarifies that Sony Music will no longer be responsible for making payments towards this particular bill. Instead, R. Kelly's royalties with Universal will be used to cover these financial obligations.

The development comes after a nearly three-decade-long trail of allegations against R. Kelly, culminating in his 2021 convictions. The high-profile trial revealed how he had allegedly used employees and intermediaries to lure fans and aspiring singers into sexually abusive and controlling conditions.

These conditions included claims of victims being locked in rooms without food or access to a bathroom for days.

R. Kelly was also found guilty of coercing minors into sexual activity and producing sex tapes involving a minor.

His legal troubles further escalated when the 2019 Lifetime docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly" aired, featuring detailed accounts from his alleged victims. The series played a pivotal role in turning public opinion against him, despite much of the information having been public for years.

By the time of his imprisonment, R. Kelly's substantial income from touring and recorded music, which had previously funded his legal defence efforts, had significantly diminished.

This latest development underscores the ongoing legal repercussions and financial consequences faced by the once-renowned artist.

It also serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of the #MeToo movement and the determination of the justice system to hold individuals accountable for their actions.

Previously, Judge Donnelly had ordered R. Kelly to pay nearly $28,000 from his prison inmate account to address outstanding fines. The embattled R&B singer is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for his 2021 convictions on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking in New York.

R. Kelly, Universal Music to pay over $500k music royalties for victim's restitution, criminal fines

Her appointment has since received clearance from the Central Bank of Kenya.&nbsp;

Mrs Anan-Ankomah leaves her role as Ecobank Group Executive, Commercial Banking.&nbsp;

She has served the Bank for the past 30 years in various capacities and replaces Mr Cheikh Travaly, who retired at the end of 2022 after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60 years in accordance with Ecobank Group policy.

Mrs Anan-Ankomah, who is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology, both from the University of Ghana.&nbsp;

She will be responsible for leading and growing the Bank’s business in Kenya and the wider CESA region constituting 18 out of 33 Ecobank affiliates and one representative office.

Her career in Ecobank began at Ecobank Ghana in 1992 following her appointment as a Treasury Officer.&nbsp;

She has held other senior positions within the bank, such as Managing Director for Ecobank Gambia, Regional Treasurer – (Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and The Gambia), Chief Operating Officer – (Ecobank West African Monetary Zone/East &amp; Southern Africa), Head of Corporate Strategy and Business Development (Ecobank Ghana) and Head - Investment Banking Group (Ecobank Ghana).&nbsp;

Mrs Anan-Ankomah wields a wealth of experience in treasury management, commercial banking, investment banking and possesses a sharp business acumen that will immensely benefit the bank.

“The Board of Ecobank Kenya congratulates Josephine on her appointment. We are confident that Josephine is the right person for the role and has what it takes to further boost the Ecobank brand in Kenya and the CESA region to even greater heights. She is a leader with a proven track record of execution, great leadership skills and a deep understanding of customer dynamics, our products, and markets," said Ecobank Kenya Board of Directors Chairman Martin Mbogo.

Accepting her appointment, Mrs Ankomah said: “It is an honour to serve as Ecobank Kenya’s Managing Director and Group Executive for the CESA Region. I look forward to working with the Board, management and fellow Ecobankers to grow our business in Kenya and leverage the vast opportunities within the region to actualise Ecobank’s broader vision of fostering financial and economic integration.”

While thanking Mr Travaly for his immense contribution and dedication to the Group for more than 21 years of service, outgoing Ecobank Group CEO, Ade Ayeyemi said the former Ecobank Kenya MD was instrumental in turning around the Kenyan and regional business especially after the Covid-19 pandemic and a prolonged economic slowdown.

Mr Ayeyemi said: “Ecobank’s performance in the CESA region is a testament to Cheick’s turnaround capabilities. Following Cheick’s restructuring efforts, CESA’s Return on Equity (ROE) rose from a low of 2.3 percent in 2016 to 22.3 percent in 2021. Under his leadership, Ecobank Kenya’s Profitability rose from KES 127 million in 2019 to KES 677 million in 2021. Josephine will be building on this performance to elevate Ecobank to a position of leadership in the region.”

For his part, Mr Travaly said: “It has been a privilege serving Ecobank for over 21 years as well as leading the Kenyan team and the regional business back to steady performance. I wish Josephine great success as she assumes the leadership of Ecobank Kenya and the CESA region.”

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has appointed Ghanaian career banker Josephine Anan-Ankomah as the Regional Executive, Central, Eastern and Southern African (CESA) and Managing Director, Ecobank Kenya.

Josephine Anan-Ankomah appointed new MD of Ecobank Kenya

His remains arrived at the Terminal 2 VIP section of the Kotoka International Airport at 7:40 pm.

A brief ceremony was performed before his remains were taken from a Turkish Airlines aircraft.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia joined some family members of the deceased and the officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to receive the body of the late footballer.

Also present were Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Deputy Sports Minister, Evans Bobie Opoku, Ghana’s Ambassador to Turkey Francisca Ashietey-Odunton, and members of the Ghana Supporters Union.

The remains of late Ghanaian football star, Christian Atsu have arrived in Ghana on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Video: Christian Atsu’s remains arrive in Ghana

<h1>He is a member of the Democratic Party and has served as United States Senator for Delaware from 1973 to 2009.</h1>

Mr. Biden has served in public life for around a half-century.

He is contesting Donald Trump in the 2020 election to become the 46th president of the United States of America.

The former vice president is currently leading Trump in the polls according to the provisional results in the public.

The Democratic presidential nominee leads the race for the presidency with 253 electoral votes. President Trump has 213 electoral votes.

According to CNN, it's still too close to call in six states: Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

Each candidate needs 270 electoral college votes&nbsp;to win the presidency.

But before Joe Biden is declared eventual winner and president of the US or otherwise, Pulse.com.gh has some interesting facts about him.

<ol><li>He lost his first wife and an infant daughter in a car accident in 1972, and in 2015, his son Beau Biden died of brain cancer.</li><li>He would be the oldest president in history at his inauguration, at age 78.&nbsp;</li><li>Mr. Biden was born in Scranton, Pa., in 1942, and moved to Delaware as a child. As a politician, he has maintained close political ties to both states.</li><li>Mr. Biden was a six-term senator from Delaware first elected in 1972.</li><li>He was the 47th vice president of the United States.</li><li>He sought the Democratic nomination for president in 1988 and 2008.</li><li>He became the fifth-youngest U.S. senator in history as well as Delaware's longest-serving senator.</li></ol>

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is an American politician who served as the 47th vice president of the United States in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2017.

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