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.
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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.
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