Singer’s Tragic Father ‘In Trouble’ War Worth Over $1.4 Million

The case, heard for four days at the High Court in London in December, focused on jewellery, clothing and memorabilia linked to the late Amy, who died of alcohol poisoning in 2011 aged 27.

Mitch argued that proceeds from the sale should have supported the charitable foundation established in Amy’s memory, but the court ruled that the items had been legitimately donated and sold.

Sarah Clarke KC gave judgment and was sharply critical of Mitch’s testimony.

She said: “The evidence shows that, among many good qualities, Mr Winehouse enjoys dominating people and situations and expects people to do what he wants.

“As he himself admitted in evidence, his memory is poor, as is his ability to accurately recall dates, times, conversations and events, both at the time and many years after they occurred.”

Clarke concluded: ‘In many ways I found him to be an unreliable witness.’