Categories October Surprise 2016 Cher Wins Royalties Case Against Sonny Bono’s Widow but Must Pay Her … Post author By Mike Nova Post date July 22, 2026 Cher won her royalties lawsuit against Mary Bono, but a federal judge ruled she must pay her own $1 million-plus legal fees despite prevailing in the dispute. ← Cher ordered to pay $1M in legal fees after Mary Bono royalties dispute → Knuddels.de-Forum