Cnn news update r kelly

Here is a recent CNN news update on R. Kelly:

R. Kelly's legal team files motion to dismiss charges in Chicago case

R. Kelly's legal team has filed a motion to dismiss the charges against him in his ongoing trial in Chicago, according to court documents.

Kelly, 54, is facing 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, including charges that he sexually abused four women, including three who were underage at the time of the alleged incidents.

The motion, filed on Monday, argues that the charges against Kelly are "legally insufficient" and that the prosecution has failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the allegations.

Kelly's legal team also claims that the prosecution's case is based on "hearsay" and that the alleged victims have "tainted" their testimony by discussing the case with each other and with others.

The motion is the latest development in Kelly's high-profile case, which has drawn widespread attention and outrage in recent months.

R. Kelly's publicist resigns amid backlash

R. Kelly's publicist, Darrell Johnson, has resigned from his position amid growing backlash over his representation of the singer.

Johnson, who had been Kelly's publicist for over 20 years, announced his resignation on Monday, citing the "unprecedented" media attention and public scrutiny surrounding Kelly's case.

"I have been R. Kelly's publicist for over 20 years, and I have always been proud to represent him," Johnson said in a statement. "However, in light of the recent allegations and the unprecedented media attention and public scrutiny, I have decided to resign from my position as his publicist."

Johnson's resignation comes as Kelly faces mounting pressure and public backlash over allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse.

R. Kelly's music sales plummet

R. Kelly's music sales have plummeted in the wake of the allegations against him, according to reports.

Kelly's music sales have dropped by as much as 75% in recent weeks, according to data from Nielsen Music.

The decline in sales is likely due to the growing public backlash against Kelly, as well as the removal of his music from streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

Kelly's music has been a staple of R&B and pop music for decades, but his popularity has been declining in recent years. The allegations against him have likely accelerated the decline in his music sales.

R. Kelly's legal team seeks to suppress evidence

R. Kelly's legal team is seeking to suppress evidence in his case, including a 2008 child pornography trial in which Kelly was acquitted.

Kelly's legal team argues that the evidence from the 2008 trial is "irrelevant" and "prejudicial" and that it should not be allowed as evidence in the current trial.

The prosecution has argued that the evidence from the 2008 trial is relevant to the current case, as it shows Kelly's "pattern of behavior" and his "lack of credibility."

The motion to suppress evidence is the latest development in Kelly's case, which is expected to go to trial in the coming months.

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