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2 years 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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly, center, leaves the Daley Center after a hearing in his child support case May 8, 2019, in Chicago.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly will be sentenced by a judge for child pornography and enticement of minors for sex charges in a Chicago federal court.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly convicted in child porn trial
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly attends a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court building, in Chicago, Sept. 17, 2019.
2 years ago

R. Kelly trial begins Monday

Singer R. Kelly faces child pornography and obstruction of justice charges in Chicago.
2 years ago
Singer R. Kelly faces child pornography and obstruction of justice charges in Chicago.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 in Chicago, Ill. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
2 years 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.
2 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
2 years ago

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

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2 years ago
VIDEO: ABC News Live: R. Kelly sentenced in sex trafficking case
2 years 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.
2 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly accuser says 'this has been happening for so long'
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to a new indictment before Judge Lawrence Flood in Chicago, June 6, 2019.
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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.
2 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
2 years 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.
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Federal prosecutors were seeking a sentence "in excess of 25 years" for sex trafficking, racketeering and bribery.
2 years ago

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison

Musician R. Kelly was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years in prison.
2 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
2 years 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.
2 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly faces sentencing day in sex trafficking case
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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.
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
In this file photo R & B singer R. Kelly at the Cook County Circuit Court at the Daley Center in Chicago, March 6, 2019.
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Federal Jury finds R. Kelly guilty on all counts of racketeering and sex trafficking
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO:  R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex-trafficking trial, faces life in prison
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly accuser speaks out about singer's guilty verdict
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly faces possible life sentence after guilty verdict
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: After R. Kelly conviction, some find it too difficult 'to separate the behavior from the art'
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly found guilty on all counts
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly’s former bodyguard: This is ‘like a Greek tragedy’
3 years ago

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

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3 years ago
VIDEO: ABC News Live: R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal court
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal court
3 years ago

Facebook is 'pausing' development of Instagram Kids

Lawmakers are calling on Facebook to completely abandon the project.
3 years ago
In this undated file photo, children look at their digital devices.
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Jury deliberations in R. Kelly trial
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Jury deliberations to resume Monday in R. Kelly trial
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Why racketeering is hard to prove in R. Kelly case
3 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.”
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly’s former executive assistant speaks out about working for the R&B singer
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly’s guilt for sexual abuse essentially a ‘done deal:’ Legal analyst
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly’s executive assistant speaks out about sex trafficking charges
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Breaking down the case against R. Kelly as his former assistant speaks out
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly's executive assistant breaks her silence
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly's executive assistant breaks her silence
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Prosecutors claim R. Kelly used his title and bravata to run ‘criminal enterprise’
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly accuser describes system of ‘isolation and conditioning’ during trial
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly’s ex-employee: Star lived in ‘twilight zone’
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO:  R. Kelly begins criminal trial for federal sex trafficking, racketeering charges
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly prosecutor: ‘This case is about a predator’
3 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.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Dramatic testimony on Day 1 of R. Kelly trial
3 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.
3 years ago
R. Kelly attends a hearing on his sex abuse case, in Chicago, March 22, 2019.
5 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.
5 years ago
R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago, Sept. 17, 2019.
5 years ago

R Kelly denied temporary release over coronavirus concern

A federal judge said Kelly did not prove he’s in a high-risk category.
5 years ago
VIDEO: R Kelly denied temporary release over coronavirus concern
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago
File Photo: R. Kelly, center, walks inside the Criminal Court Building as he arrives for a hearing on charges of criminal sexual abuse in Chicago on June 6, 2019.
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly’s girlfriend now says she is one of his victims
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago
VIDEO: R. Kelly denied bond
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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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VIDEO: R. Kelly returns to court