R. Kelly Case
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1 month ago

Singer R. Kelly moved to North Carolina prison from Chicago

Federal prison officials say singer R. Kelly has been moved from a Chicago correctional center to a medium-security facility in North Carolina
1 month ago
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
R. Kelly to serve 1 additional year in prison for Chicago sex crimes convictions
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
R. Kelly to be sentenced for sex charges
3 months ago

Could R. Kelly essentially get a ‘life’ prison sentence?

R. Kelly wouldn’t be eligible for release until 2066, a year shy of his 100th birthday, if a federal judge accepts prosecutors’ recommendations at his upcoming sentencing hearing
3 months ago
Could R. Kelly essentially get a 'life' prison sentence?
4 months ago

US prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly

Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to give singer R. Kelly 25 more years in prison for his child pornography and enticement convictions last year in Chicago
4 months ago
US prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly
4 months ago

Judge drops R. Kelly sex-abuse charges at prosecutor's wish

A judge has followed the recommendation of a Chicago prosecutor and dismissed sex-abuse charges against R&B singer R. Kelly
4 months ago
4 months ago

Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse charges

His federal convictions ensure the disgraced star will be locked up for decades.
4 months ago
9 months ago

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.
9 months ago
R. Kelly convicted in child porn trial
9 months ago

R. Kelly found guilty on child pornography and sex abuse charges in Chicago federal trial

The disgraced singer is already serving a 30-year prison sentence over charges in a New York sex trafficking case.
9 months ago
R. Kelly found guilty on child pornography, sex abuse charges in federal trial
10 months ago

R. Kelly trial begins Monday

Singer R. Kelly faces child pornography and obstruction of justice charges in Chicago.
10 months ago
R. Kelly trial begins Monday
10 months ago

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.
10 months ago
R. Kelly faces another federal trial, with accusers expected to testify
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
1 year ago

ABC News Live: R. Kelly sentenced in sex trafficking case

Plus, the latest on Tuesday's Jan. 6 committee hearing and a very famous 3-year-old gets a COVID-19 vaccine.
1 year ago
ABC News Live: R. Kelly sentenced in sex trafficking case
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
R. Kelly accuser says 'this has been happening for so long'
1 year ago

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking, racketeering

Singer R. Kelly appeared Wednesday before a judge in a Brooklyn federal court for sentencing for racketeering and bribery.
1 year ago
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
1 year ago

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison

Musician R. Kelly was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years in prison.
1 year ago
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
R. Kelly faces sentencing day in sex trafficking case
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
R. Kelly faces sentencing, could spend rest of life in prison
2 years ago

R. Kelly accuser, documentary producer speak out after guilty verdict: 'These women are like heroes'

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly accuser reacts to guilty verdict
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Federal Jury finds R. Kelly guilty on all counts of racketeering and sex trafficking
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex-trafficking trial, faces life in prison
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly accuser speaks out about singer's guilty verdict
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly faces possible life sentence after guilty verdict
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
After R. Kelly conviction, some find it 'too difficult' to separate behavior from art
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly found guilty on all counts
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly’s former bodyguard: This is ‘like a Greek tragedy’
2 years ago

ABC News Live: R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal court

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2 years ago
ABC News Live: R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal court
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal court
2 years ago

Facebook is 'pausing' development of Instagram Kids amid mounting backlash

Lawmakers are calling on Facebook to completely abandon the project.
2 years ago
Facebook is 'pausing' development of Instagram Kids
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Jury deliberations in R. Kelly trial
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Jury deliberations to resume Monday in R. Kelly trial
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Why racketeering is hard to prove in R. Kelly case
2 years ago

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.”
2 years ago
R. Kelly’s former executive assistant speaks out about working for the R&B singer
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly’s guilt for sexual abuse essentially a ‘done deal:’ Legal analyst
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly’s executive assistant speaks out about sex trafficking charges
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Breaking down the case against R. Kelly as his former assistant speaks out
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly's executive assistant breaks her silence
2 years ago

R. Kelly's longtime executive assistant breaks her silence about working for singer in exclusive 1st interview

R. Kelly's longtime executive assistant breaks her silence about working for R&B star in exclusive first interview.
2 years ago
R. Kelly's executive assistant of 16 years reveals what it was like working for him
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Prosecutors claim R. Kelly used his title to run ‘criminal enterprise’
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly accuser describes system of ‘isolation and conditioning’ during trial
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly’s ex-employee: Star lived in ‘twilight zone’
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly begins criminal trial for federal sex trafficking, racketeering charges
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly prosecutor: ‘This case is about a predator’
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Dramatic testimony on Day 1 of R. Kelly trial
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
2 of R. Kelly's defense lawyers withdraw in shake-up just months before trial
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
Judge rejects R. Kelly's request to be released from jail over coronavirus fears