R. Kelly
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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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General Defends Critical Race Theory in the Military Against Rep. Matt Gaetz. Nobody Defended Gaetz Against Twitter, Though
What happens when a congressman under investigation for sex trafficking questions a military general on curriculum taught in the military? He 'Gaetz' roasted.
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‘We Can’t Wait’: Tarana Burke on Why the We, As Ourselves Campaign Is a Crucial Centering of Black Survivors
The 'me too' founder shares how her movement's original mission has found new life in joint partnership with Fatima Goss-Graves and Monifa Bandele.
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R. Kelly Will Move to New York City for Sex-Trafficking Charges, Trial to Begin This Summer After Several Delays
Following several pandemic-related delays, a federal judge has confirmed approval for Robert “R” Kelly to be transferred to New York City to undergo a trial where he is facing sex-trafficking charges, per ABC News. The 50-year-old artist is facing multiple charges; the most recent charges include five counts of racketeering and four more counts of…
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R. Kelly's Federal Trial on Child Pornography and Obstruction Charges Will Begin in September 2021
Robert “R.” Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago now has an official start date. According to the New York Times, Judge Harry Leinenweber of U.S. District Court officially set the trial date for Sept. 13, 2021. Kelly, who has been in custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago, is facing charges on child pornography and obstruction.…
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Three Men Connected With R. Kelly Charged With 'Threatening and Intimidating' Female Accusers
Justice may have moved frustratingly slow in holding R. Kelly accountable for countless allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation, but life is coming at several of his alleged enablers fast. On Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that federal prosecutors have announced charges against three men accused of “threatening and intimidating” women who have come forward…
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Melted My Little Pony Tekashi69 Gets Early Release Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Rapper Tekashi69 was released from federal prison on Thursday because his asthma puts him at heightened risk for developing severe symptoms to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The New York Times reports that U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayor confirmed that the pandemic presented “extraordinary and compelling reasons” for a compassionate release. Engelmayor, who…
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Azriel Clary Is Filming a Documentary About R. Kelly, Claims He Forced Her to Eat Feces on Camera
While Robert “R.” Kelly is being buried further and further under increasing federal indictments, his former girlfriend and alleged sex slave Azriel Clary is reclaiming her narrative in her own way. Writer’s Note: Trigger Warning – the following contains very graphic details of alleged forced sexual acts. In an upcoming documentary entitled Precedence produced by…