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.
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."Mr. Kelly is looking at the possibility of never walking out of prison again. ... We believe justice has been served," Foxx said.R. Kelly’s lawyer points to technicalities, argues singer deserves acquittal or new trial in Chicago
'I Admit It': R. Kelly's legal teams says someone stole the singer's music, illegally released new album Known for his smash hit "I Believe I Can Fly" and for sex-infused songs such as "Bump n' Grind," Kelly sold millions of albums even after allegations about his abuse of young girls began circulating publicly in the 1990s. He beat child pornography charges in Chicago in 2008, when a jury acquitted him.Widespread outrage over Kelly's sexual misconduct didn't emerge until the #MeToo reckoning and the release of the Lifetime docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx drops R. Kelly sex-abuse chargesA 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.
Read more »
State's Attorney Kim Foxx to Provide Update Monday on Sex Abuse Cases Against R. KellyCook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is slated to discuss sexual abuse cases brought against singer and songwriter R. Kelly on Monday afternoon, according to the state’s attorney’s office.
Read more »
Chicago Prosecutor Dropping R. Kelly Sex Abuse ChargesCook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's decision followed federal convictions in two courts that ensure the disgraced musician will long be locked up.
Read more »
Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse chargesA Chicago prosecutor is dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly
Read more »
R. Kelly sex-abuse charges dropped by Chicago prosecutorBREAKING: A Chicago prosecutor said she is dropping four sex abuse charges against singer R. Kelly, the Associated Press reports.
Read more »
Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse chargesSince Kelly was indicted in Cook County in 2019, federal juries in Chicago and New York have convicted him of a raft of crimes.
Read more »