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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Claire Savage and Michael Tarm

Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse charges

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A Chicago prosecutor said Monday that she's dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly, following federal convictions in two courts that ensure the disgraced R&B star will be locked up for decades.

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced the decision a day ahead of a court hearing related to state charges accusing him of sexually abusing four people, three of whom were minors. Foxx said she would ask a judge to dismiss the charges at Tuesday's hearing.

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