Cher just made a bold move in court that has everyone talking. She is officially asking a judge to force Mary Bono to pay for her massive $1,023,605.50 legal bill. This request comes after a long battle where Cher had to fight just to keep the money she was promised decades ago. Sonny Bono’s music is the ultimate prize here, and Cher is not backing down.
Watch the history of these songs to understand why she is fighting so hard for her share:
Cher Wins Royalties Lawsuit Against Sonny Bono’s Widow
The whole fight started because Mary Bono tried to use a copyright trick to stop paying Cher. Sonny’s widow wanted to take the 50% share that Cher was given in their 1978 divorce. Cher had to spend five years in court just to prove that a deal is a deal.
People who follow this story are cheering for Cher to get her money back. One viewer said that it is about time someone stood up to these legal games. Another fan mentioned that Sonny would be heartbroken to see his music causing such a mess between his family.
The court already ruled that the 1978 divorce agreement is still the law of the land. That means the royalties for hits like ‘I Got You Babe’ must keep flowing to Cher. But Cher says it is not fair that she had to pay $1 million to lawyers just to get what was already hers.
The Legal Truth: Why Cher Is Demanding $1 Million Now
This breakdown shows the exact moments where the case turned in Cher’s favor. Legal experts are calling this a huge warning for the music industry. Fans are happy to see the judge siding with the person who actually sang the songs.
Cher has always been a survivor. And this court victory is just another chapter in her life. She has spent seventy years proving that she can handle any storm that comes her way. Her voice and her spirit are as strong as ever. Follow Cher on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.