Can’t escape…the court decides “R. Kelly” is guilty of a prostitution case. May be in prison for life
Reuters reported on Monday, Sept. 27: A jury in federal court in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., has ruled that singer R. Kelly, 54, author of “I Believe I Can Fly,” has guilty of prostitution using their reputation seduce a girl and an underage girl enters this vicious orbit. That this R&B singer has been doing for decades. by surviving the clutches of the law
News that a federal jury took more than a day to vote on a total of nine cases in which Kelly was charged. After more than two months of trial in total, of the nine charges Kelly was indicted. There was one count of extortion and eight counts of violating a law prohibiting people from crossing the state for prostitution.
Kelly lowered his head to listen to the verdict calmly. A woman in the courtroom cried. Upon hearing the jury read the verdict But in front of the court There are supporters of Kelly. Turn on R. Kelly’s hit songs, including Shut Up.
Defense attorney Devereaux Cannick interviewed reporters that Kelly was disappointed by the verdict: “I’m sure we will prepare an appeal.”
Kelly is facing a prison term of at least 10 years and could face up to life imprisonment. At the hearing to be held on May 4, 2022
Robert Sylvester Kelly, aka “R. Kelly”, is one of the celebrities faced in court in a sex abuse case. Due to the #MeToo trend, comedian Bill Cosby and former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein He was brought to a high-profile court trial, with Weinstein serving his sentence in prison, but Bill Cosby was dismissed in June.
Prosecutors said Kelly took advantage of her reputation to lure victims. which has both fans who go to see the concert with the help of his followers While many witnesses testified that Some of the victims hoped that Kelly would help him get into the industry. But then he ends up falling prey to Kelly’s urge to do whatever he wants. such as being forced to have sex or even to eat or go to the bathroom must ask permission and when not following orders will be punished by Kelly
While the singer’s lawyer trying to create an image that Accused Kelly It’s an ex-fan who felt bad for Kelly’s disapproval and was furious. and that Kelly’s sex with the accused was voluntary.