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The Latest Breaking News from R Kelly

Afternoon Edition: June 29, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly, the top-selling R&B star who dodged sex allegations for years

New York (AFP) - A Chicago native who soared to global celebrity on a burst of megahits in the 1990s, for years R. Kelly endured as one of Ramp;B's top stars, even as he faced a slew of sex abuse allegations.

AFP

Singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years over sex crimes

New York (AFP) - Disgraced Ramp;B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for leading a decades-long effort to recruit and trap teenagers and women for sex.

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R Kelly sentenced to 30 years on sexual abuse charges

R&B singer, 55, was found guilty in September of sex trafficking and racketeering on nine counts involving women, girls and boys

The Guardian - US

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering conviction

Mr Kelly was convicted on nine charges in 2021

The Independent UK

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and sex trafficking

The former 90s superstar was branded ‘the pied piper of R&B’ as he came face to face with several of his victims.

The Independent UK

‘You destroyed so many lives’: R Kelly victims give emotional statements

In a series of heart-rending speeches, victims delivered testimony about the impact his crimes had on their lives

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R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison

The R&B star was convicted in New York last year of sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, sex trafficking and racketeering.

WEKU

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in federal court in New York after judge says he left ‘a trail of broken lives’

NEW YORK — Chicago-born R&B superstar R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, punctuating a remarkable fall from grace after decades of sexual misconduct allegations.

Chicago Tribune

‘I literally wished that I would die’: R. Kelly victims begin addressing singer at sentencing hearing

NEW YORK — Seven women, some soft-voiced and sobbing, others with blazing anger, stood in a New York courtroom Wednesday to speak about a seemingly endless pattern of trauma and abuse at the hands of R. Kelly.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly jailed for 30 years for sex abuse crimes against women, boys and girls

Disgraced 90s singer R. Kelly, 55, was branded a 'predator' who used his fame and fortune to 'prey on the young, the vulnerable, and the voiceless for his own sexual gratification' following his conviction

Daily Mirror

Victims accuse R Kelly of ‘deplorable, inexplicable acts’ in harrowing sentencing impact statements

“With every addition of a new victim you grew in wickedness, cockiness, diminishing any form of humanity or self-awareness,” said one victim in court

The Independent UK

R Kelly labelled ‘pied piper’ who lured children with money and fame by victim at sentencing

Powerful victim impact statements were read at the R&B singer’s sentencing in New York on Wednesday

Evening Standard

R Kelly branded ‘pied piper of R&B’ by victims ahead of sentence in sex case

The singer faces spending the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of racketeering and sexual exploitation.

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The Independent UK

R Kelly sentencing - live: Disgraced artist gets 30 years in prison for sex trafficking

Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence R Kelly to 25 years in prison

The Independent UK

R Kelly sentencing - live: Singer faces lengthy prison term for sex abuse conviction

Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence R Kelly to 25 years in prison

The Independent UK

R Kelly sentencing: What was R&B singer convicted of and how much jail time did he get?

The ‘Ignition’ singer was sentenced to 30 years behind bars on 29 June

The Independent UK

Who is R Kelly and what did he do?

Here is everything you need to know about the singer’s career and the allegations brought against him over the years.

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Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case

Kelly is also just weeks away from another trial on charges that could carry even heavier penalties. Kelly’s child pornography and obstruction of justice trial in Chicago’s federal courthouse is set to begin Aug. 15.

Evening Standard

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison after sex trafficking conviction

Prosecutors said the singer demonstrated a “callous disregard” for his victims and showed no remorse

ABC News

Former R&B star R Kelly facing sentencing over sex trafficking conviction

Kelly is one of the most prominent figures tried on sex charges during the #MeToo movement, with accusations dating back decades.

The Independent UK

R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex trafficker

R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have been accompanied by a long history of allegations that he sexually abused women and children

The Independent UK

R&B hitmaker R. Kelly due in court for sex abuse sentencing

R. Kelly is being sentenced in a sex trafficking case that could put him behind bars for years

The Independent UK

R Kelly to be sentenced for charges of racketeering and sex-trafficking

The singer was convicted on multiple counts of racketeering, with charges relating to bribery and forced labour, by a jury in September last year.

The Independent UK

R Kelly: The R&B superstar and sex-trafficker

Here is everything you need to know about the singer’s career and the allegations brought against him over the years.

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