Legal
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During Day Nine of R. Kelly Trial, Woman Who Wasn’t a Fan Says She Was Still Exposed to an STD by Kelly
One of Kelly’s former assistants also took the stand on Tuesday and corroborated previous witness testimony of living conditions for Kelly’s ‘girlfriends.’
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Witness Alleges R. Kelly Forced Her to Write Letter to Help Protect Him
Prior to Wednesday’s testimony, the witness previously revealed that the singer also forbade his ‘girlfriends’ to watch the Surviving R. Kelly docuseries.
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Day One of R. Kelly’s New York Trial Is in the Books; Here’s What We Know So Far
The disgraced R&B star reportedly sat with a stoic face as opening statements and witness testimony unfolded in a Brooklyn federal courthouse on Wednesday.
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Bill Cosby, Who Isn’t In Prison Due to a Technicality, Is Still Facing a Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Will Plead the Fifth
Judy Huth alleges that Cosby sexually assaulted her at a Playboy Mansion in 1974.
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Jury Selection for R. Kelly’s Sex Trafficking Trial Begins—and They’re the Only Public Members Allowed in Courtroom
Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected for Kelly’s federal trial in New York, which is set to officially begin with opening arguments on Aug. 18.
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R. Kelly Appears in a New York Courtroom Just Ahead of Sexual Abuse Trial
The long-awaited trial for the 12 Play singer is set to begin on Monday, August 9 in Brooklyn.
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R. Kelly’s Attorney Claims Additional Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving Male Minor Are a ‘Pile On’ Effort
Kelly’s defense team noted that they will ‘vigorously oppose’ the prosecution’s request to present this new evidence in the existing case.
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New Allegations of Bribery and Sexual Abuse of a Minor Filed Against R. Kelly Ahead of His Trial in New York
The singer is set to face a federal judge in Brooklyn on racketeering charges next month.
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Black Man Attacked for No Reason by South Carolina Police Officer Sues Police Department for Defamation
The lawsuit also names the U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman and the city of Rock Hill.
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Dr. Ian Smith Claims He Was Fired After Attempts to Combat Racial Discrimination on The Doctors, Files Complaint
Smith filed a complaint against ViacomCBS and Dr. Phil’s Stage 29 Productions, where he spoke up for more inclusion and pay equity for African Americans.