The singer and former X Factor judge put her legal drama behind her as she indulged in some retail therapy in Hollywood
MEL B indulged in a spot of retail therapy in Hollywood yesterday afternoon - days after settling her domestic violence case with estranged husband Stephen Belafonte.
The former Spice Girl was accompanied by pals as she was seen trying on a number of outfits at a trendy little boutique.
Mel, 42, thrashed out a private deal with his lawyers following a marathon eight-month court fight.
She had been seeking a restraining order against the film producer and had accused him of drugging her, hitting her, choking her and forcing her to make more than 20 sex tapes.
Belafonte in return had claimed she was addicted to cocaine and alcohol, impairing her ability to look after her kids.
The former X Factor judge was no doubt keen to save face - as dozens of sordid sex tapes were to be played to a judge.
But hours before a two-week trial was due to get underway yesterday to decide on the matter, a deal was struck.
Belafonte's lawyer Grace Jamra told LA Judge Mark Juhas: “All the issues before you including the domestic violence restraining order and custody of a minor child have been dissolved.”
Stephen had also claimed that Mel "wiped out" her £38m Spice Girls fortune.
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