R. Kelly faces 30 years in prison for prostitution. The judge pointed out ruthlessness and ignorance.
Reuters reported that “I Believe I Can Fly” singer R. Kelly, 55, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for using her fame, money, seducing underage women and girls. They have entered a vicious circle to pamper their sex life over the past decades.
A federal court in Brooklyn, New York City, issued a verdict on Wednesday, June 29, nine months after the American singer. was found guilty of a sex crime
Judge Anne Donnelly read the verdict that, based on all the evidence, It shows that Kelly was “indifferent to the suffering of his fellow men” and brutally treated his victims.
A moment in the courtroom Judge Donnelly told the singer: “This case is not about sex. But it’s all about violence, brutality and control. You have left the scars in many broken lives.”
Kelly, real name Robert Sylvester Kelly, is one of the famous people. Famous for being punished for sex offences During the #MeToo movement
News that Kelly, in prison uniform, was wearing a black mask. Listened to the verdict calmly, saying nothing but denying all allegations, but Jennifer Bonjean, the defendant’s lawyer. gave an interview to reporters that Kelly regrets the verdict. and thinking of filing an appeal
“30 years in prison was like a life sentence for him,” the lawyer said.
The victim asked, do you still remember? What have you done to her?
The AP reported during the five-and-a-half week trial that several accusers were involved. Some tears testimony to the judges: Kelly promised them she would help her enter the entertainment industry. but ended up being a sexual stimulant and being physically abused. Many victims said the harassment they suffered leading to mental health problems that still persist today
“When I was a teenager I still don’t know how to refuse How can you say no to Kelly when he asks me to do oral sex?” The woman, identified as Jane Doe, number 2, testified before going silent. Looked at Kelly and asked, “Do you still remember? ”
while many victims Testify on how the famous singer defendant wanted his victims to obey. and strictly abide by his rules For example, permission is required to go to the bathroom. Had to call Kelly ‘Daddy (Dad)’, had to write an apology letter. as proof that Kelly was spared from his wrongdoing.
Among the victims accused Kelly included singer Aliyah, who prosecutors identified Kelly fraudulently married her when Aliyah was 15 to cover up his previous harassment. Aliyah later died in 2001.
“This is an important outcome for all victims of R. Kelly, and especially for the victims of survivors who bravely voiced the terrible and tragic abuse they suffered. Attorney General Brion Peace told reporters after the verdict.
The defendant had no regrets.
Kelly was convicted of nine counts of fraud, one count of fraud, and eight counts of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits prostitution. A team of prosecutors called on the court to sentence the defendant to more than 25 years in prison for Kelly. Has a disinterested attitude towards the suffering of the victims. and has no signs of regretting his actions
Lissett Martinez, one of the accusers who testified in court. interview reporters After the court has ruled that “I never imagined that I would be here to see him take responsibility for the atrocities he has done to children.”
Kelly has been in prison since July 2019.
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