Sting Pays $800,000 in Royalties to Police Bandmates Amid Lawsuit

Sting, the legendary musician, has made a significant payment to his former bandmates, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers, in a long-standing royalty dispute. The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for years, has finally reached a resolution with Sting agreeing to pay $800,000 in royalties.

According to a court hearing, attorneys for Copeland and Summers described the payment as a "historic underpayment." This settlement marks a significant development in the case, which has been a contentious issue for the bandmates.

The lawsuit stems from a dispute over the ownership and distribution of royalties from The Police's music. Sting, who has been the primary beneficiary of the band's success, has been accused of underpaying his former bandmates.

The payment of $800000 is a significant step towards resolving the dispute, but it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to satisfy the claims of Copeland and Summers.

The case has been closely watched by the music industry, with many observers seeing it as a test of the rights of band members in the face of a dominant lead singer.

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