R kelly found guilty on accounts of child pornography child enticement
I'm so sorry to hear that. Yes, R. Kelly was found guilty on multiple counts of child pornography and child enticement on September 14, 2021. The verdict was delivered by a federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, after a six-week trial.
Kelly, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was accused of producing and distributing child pornography, as well as enticing and coercing minors to engage in sexual activity. The charges stemmed from a 1994 videotape that allegedly showed Kelly engaging in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl.
The jury found Kelly guilty on three counts of child pornography and one count of enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity. He was acquitted on four other counts, including one count of producing child pornography.
Kelly's legal team had argued that the government's case was based on flawed evidence and that the alleged victim was not credible. However, prosecutors presented evidence from multiple witnesses, including the alleged victim, who testified that Kelly had sexually abused her when she was a teenager.
Kelly's conviction carries a maximum sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 4, 2022.
This verdict is a significant moment in the #MeToo movement and a victory for the survivors of sexual abuse who have come forward to share their stories. It also serves as a reminder that sexual predators will be held accountable for their actions, no matter how powerful or famous they may be.