Amy Winehouse's dad ordered to pay £1m by court

Mitch Winehouse, the father of late singer Amy Winehouse, has been ordered to pay nearly £1 million to two of his daughter's friends in a long-standing dispute over the auctioning of personal items. The High Court ruled that Mitch Winehouse had breached a contract with the two friends, who had been given permission to sell some of Amy's belongings to raise money for charity. However, Mitch Winehouse allegedly sold some of the items to an auction house without their knowledge or consent, resulting in a significant loss of revenue for the friends.

The dispute centered around a collection of Amy's personal items, including jewelry, clothing, and other memorabilia. The two friends, who had been close to Amy, had been given permission to sell the items to raise money for the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which was established in her memory. However, Mitch Winehouse allegedly sold some of the items to an auction house, which resulted in the items being sold for a significantly lower price than they would have been if sold through the friends. The High Court ruled that Mitch Winehouse had breached his contract with the friends and must pay them nearly £1 million in damages.

The ruling is the latest in a series of disputes over the management of Amy Winehouse's estate and legacy. The case highlights the complexities and challenges of managing the estate of a deceased celebrity, particularly when there are multiple parties involved with competing interests. The decision is expected to have significant implications for the management of Amy Winehouse's estate and the distribution of her assets.