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R. Kelly, the American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer, has been the subject of numerous controversies and allegations of sexual misconduct over the years. Here are some of the most notable stories and updates from CBS News:

Child pornography charges (2002): Kelly was arrested and charged with 21 counts of child pornography after a videotape surfaced showing him having sex with a 14-year-old girl. He was acquitted in 2008.

Sexual abuse allegations (2018): The #MeToo movement sparked a renewed interest in Kelly's past, with several women coming forward to accuse him of sexual abuse and misconduct. The allegations included claims of sexual assault, rape, and physical abuse.

"Surviving R. Kelly" documentary (2019): A six-part documentary series, "Surviving R. Kelly," aired on Lifetime and featured interviews with several women who accused Kelly of sexual abuse. The documentary sparked widespread outrage and calls for Kelly to be held accountable for his actions.

Federal indictment (2019): Kelly was indicted on 13 counts of child pornography and obstruction of justice in a federal court in Chicago. He was accused of producing and distributing child pornography, as well as lying under oath about his relationship with a minor.

State charges (2019): Kelly was also charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Cook County, Illinois, related to allegations that he sexually abused four women, including three who were underage at the time of the alleged abuse.

Trial and conviction (2021): Kelly was found guilty on all counts in his federal trial, including racketeering and sex trafficking. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

State trial (2021): Kelly's state trial began in August 2021, with prosecutors presenting evidence and testimony from alleged victims. In September 2021, Kelly was found guilty on three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Prison sentence (2022): Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison in May 2022, following his federal conviction. He is currently serving his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Chicago.

Civil lawsuits (2022): Kelly has faced several civil lawsuits from alleged victims and their families, seeking damages for the harm caused by his alleged sexual abuse. In June 2022, a jury awarded $30 million to one of Kelly's alleged victims, who claimed he had sexually abused her when she was a minor.

These are just a few of the many stories and updates from CBS News related to R. Kelly's legal troubles and allegations of sexual misconduct.