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R. Kelly to serve 1 additional year in prison for Chicago sex crimes convictions
R. Kelly was sentenced by a judge for child pornography and enticement of minors for sex charges in a Chicago federal court.
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R. Kelly to be sentenced for sex charges
R. Kelly will be sentenced by a judge for child pornography and enticement of minors for sex charges in a Chicago federal court.
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R. Kelly convicted in child porn trial
A federal jury in convicted R. Kelly on child pornography charges for making videos of himself sexually abusing a teen decades ago following Kelly being convicted last year.
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R. Kelly found guilty on child pornography, sex abuse charges in federal trial
The disgraced singer is already serving a 30-year prison sentence over charges in a New York sex trafficking case.
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R. Kelly trial begins Monday
Singer R. Kelly faces child pornography and obstruction of justice charges in Chicago.
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R. Kelly faces another federal trial, with accusers expected to testify
R. Kelly is facing federal child pornography and obstruction charges as jury selection begins Monday in his trial in his hometown of Chicago.
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R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
The convicted sex offender and R&B singer alleges that officials know he is not suicidal.
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ABC News Live: R. Kelly sentenced in sex trafficking case
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R. Kelly accuser says 'this has been happening for so long'
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Lizzette Martinez, one of R. Kelly's accusers, on her reaction to his 30-year prison sentence and her journey to healing.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
Singer R. Kelly appeared Wednesday before a judge in a Brooklyn federal court for sentencing for racketeering and bribery.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday in a sex trafficking case.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
Federal prosecutors were seeking a sentence "in excess of 25 years" for sex trafficking, racketeering and bribery.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Musician R. Kelly was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years in prison.
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R. Kelly faces sentencing day in sex trafficking case
Singer R. Kelly was convicted for racketeering and other charges in connection with recruiting women and children for sex and could face life in prison.
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R. Kelly faces sentencing, could spend rest of life in prison
Singer R. Kelly will appear today before a judge in a Brooklyn federal court for sentencing for racketeering and bribery. He could face life in prison.
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R. Kelly accuser reacts to guilty verdict
One of Kelly'saccusers and the "Surviving R. Kelly" producer discuss how they felt after the singer was found guilty on all counts of sex trafficking and racketeering.
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Federal Jury finds R. Kelly guilty on all counts of racketeering and sex trafficking
Attorney Terri Austin discusses the R. Kelly trial and the swift verdict.
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R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex-trafficking trial, faces life in prison
A federal jury of seven men and five women found the R&B singer guilty of all nine counts that included racketeering and sex trafficking charges. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
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R. Kelly accuser speaks out about singer's guilty verdict
Lisa Van Allen, who testified against the R&B star, and Tamra Simmons, an executive producer of the docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly,” discuss their reactions to the musician’s guilty verdict.
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R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial
The R&B superstar was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges after years of accusations that he used his fame and influence to prey on and abuse minors.
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R. Kelly faces possible life sentence after guilty verdict
ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams discusses the R&B singer’s trial and possible sentencing after being found guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
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After R. Kelly conviction, some find it 'too difficult' to separate behavior from art
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with ABC News contributor and radio host Mike Muse on the impact superstar R. Kelly's conviction for sex trafficking and racketeering may have on the music industry.
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R. Kelly found guilty on all counts
The Brooklyn jury took about nine hours to deliberate. The singer faces decades in prison for eight counts of sex trafficking and one count of racketeering.
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R. Kelly’s former bodyguard: This is ‘like a Greek tragedy’
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with R. Kelly's childhood friend and former bodyguard Gem Pratts on the singer's conviction for sex trafficking and racketeering.
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ABC News Live: R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal court
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R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal court
R. Kelly was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children.
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Facebook is 'pausing' development of Instagram Kids
Lawmakers are calling on Facebook to completely abandon the project.
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Jury deliberations in R. Kelly trial
Lawyer Terri Austin talks about how the documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly” could play a role in the R. Kelly trial.
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Singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking
The R&B star was found guilty after the jury deliberated for two days. Kelly could be sent to prison for 10 or more years at his sentencing.
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Jury deliberations to resume Monday in R. Kelly trial
Prosecutors are arguing that R. Kelly was the central figure of an enterprise used to recruit women and girls to engage in illicit sexual activity for nearly 30 years.
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Why racketeering is hard to prove in R. Kelly case
ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with legal expert Bernarda Villalona about the sex trafficking and racketeering case against R. Kelly as the jury decides his fate.
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R. Kelly’s former executive assistant speaks out about working for the R&B singer
Diana Copeland, who testified in the criminal trial for Kelly, says that while she didn’t witness any of the alleged abuse he’s accused of, that “does not negate anybody else’s experience.”
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R. Kelly’s guilt for sexual abuse essentially a ‘done deal:’ Legal analyst
ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire reports on the latest disturbing testimony in the sexual abuse trial of superstar R. Kelly.
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R. Kelly’s executive assistant speaks out about sex trafficking charges
Diana Copeland says she doesn’t think she did anything wrong and that she can only control her own actions.
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Breaking down the case against R. Kelly as his former assistant speaks out
R. Kelly's longtime assistant, Diana Copeland, opened up about the singer’s multiple live-in girlfriends.
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R. Kelly's executive assistant breaks her silence
Diana Copeland, who testified in the criminal trial against Kelly, tells “GMA” exclusively about her experience working for the R&B singer.
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R. Kelly's executive assistant of 16 years reveals what it was like working for him
R. Kelly's longtime executive assistant breaks her silence about working for R&B star in exclusive first interview.
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Prosecutors claim R. Kelly used his title to run ‘criminal enterprise’
ABC News’ Kenneth Moton speaks with legal analyst Brian Buckmire about the shocking new allegations in the R. Kelly trial.
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R. Kelly accuser describes system of ‘isolation and conditioning’ during trial
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with legal analyst Brian Buckmire about the R. Kelly trial and the accusers’ allegations of years of sexual abuse and control.
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R. Kelly’s ex-employee: Star lived in ‘twilight zone’
ABC News' consultant Brian Buckmire discusses the latest developments in the criminal trial of R&B superstar R. Kelly.
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R. Kelly begins criminal trial for federal sex trafficking, racketeering charges
Allegations of the 54-year-old singer’s abuse of women, including several teenagers, have followed him since the 1990s. He has denied all allegations.
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R. Kelly prosecutor: ‘This case is about a predator’
ABC News' Janai Norman reports on the events that led up to R. Kelly’s sex abuse trial now underway in New York.
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Dramatic testimony on Day 1 of R. Kelly trial
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire about the stunning testimony of an R. Kelly accuser as his sex abuse trial gets underway.
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2 of R. Kelly's defense lawyers withdraw in shake-up just months before trial
Two of R. Kelly's top lawyers no longer want to represent the disgraced R&B singer, just two months before he’s scheduled to stand trial in Brooklyn federal court.
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Judge rejects R. Kelly's request to be released from jail over coronavirus fears
A judge ruled the singer does not meet the conditions of being at risk.
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R Kelly denied temporary release over coronavirus concern
A federal judge said Kelly did not prove he’s in a high-risk category.
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Embattled singer R. Kelly facing additional sex abuse charges
If convicted, R. Kelly faces forfeiting over $1.5M and losing his production companies which were used to funnel hush money to the alleged victims.
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R. Kelly’s girlfriend now says she is one of his victims
Joycelyn Savage once defended the singer, who is currently in jail and facing charges of sexually abusing underage girls.
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R. Kelly denied bond
A federal judge in New York City has denied bail to R&B singer R. Kelly in his sex-abuse case.
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R. Kelly returns to court
A Cook County Judge denies a motion to raise Kelly’s bond.
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