Latest news of r kelly
R. Kelly has been involved in several controversies and legal issues in recent years. Here are some of the latest news updates about him:
Conviction and Sentencing: In September 2021, R. Kelly was convicted of nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering in a federal trial in Brooklyn, New York. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Appeal: In October 2021, R. Kelly's legal team filed an appeal of his conviction, arguing that the trial was unfair and that the judge made errors during the proceedings.
New Charges: In November 2021, R. Kelly was charged with 11 new counts of child pornography and obstruction of justice in Chicago. The charges relate to allegations that he produced and distributed child pornography, as well as allegations that he obstructed justice by threatening and intimidating witnesses.
Investigation: In December 2021, the FBI launched an investigation into R. Kelly's alleged involvement in the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl in 1998. The girl's family has been searching for her for over 20 years and has accused R. Kelly of being involved in her disappearance.
Prison Life: In January 2022, R. Kelly was transferred to a federal prison in Chicago to serve out his 30-year sentence. He is currently being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, a maximum-security prison.
Legal Team: In February 2022, R. Kelly's legal team filed a motion to dismiss his conviction, arguing that the trial was unfair and that the judge made errors during the proceedings.
Criminal Investigation: In March 2022, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office announced that it was conducting a criminal investigation into R. Kelly's alleged abuse of multiple women and girls. The investigation is ongoing.
Civil Lawsuits: R. Kelly is also facing several civil lawsuits from alleged victims of his abuse. In February 2022, a jury awarded one of his alleged victims, a woman who accused him of sexual assault, $30 million in damages.
These are just a few of the latest news updates about R. Kelly. It's worth noting that the situation is constantly evolving, and new developments may emerge in the coming weeks and months.