R Kelly

He faced life behind bars for masterminding an elaborate scheme to entice and sexually exploit young aspiring singers and underage children. Following a six- ...

for the opportunity to meet R Kelly. As the US singer found fame after he performed on the talent TV show Big Break as part of the group MGM in 1989, but he left the group in 1993 to launch his solo career. “Using your status and celebrity… Before the sentencing, Kelly was branded the ‘pied piper of R&B’ as he came face-to-face with several of his victims in the courtroom. Several victims of his abuses were expected to give victim impact statements to the court, after Kelly declined to take the stand during the trial. The musician was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a US federal court in New York for masterminding an scheme to sexually exploit young aspiring singers and underage children.

The former 90s superstar was branded 'the pied piper of R&B' as he came face to face with several of his victims.

for the opportunity to meet R Kelly.” “Using your status and celebrity… A woman using the pseudonym Angela told him: “The pied piper of R&B, both in music and in technique and in approach. The court heard victim impact statements from seven women, presented anonymously to the court, who detailed Kelly’s “God-like complex” and how he used his “fame and power” to entice his victims. “You fancied yourself a genius that can do ‘whatever I want because of what I give to the world’.” The former 90s superstar was branded “the pied piper of R&B” as he came face to face with several of his victims who detailed his “deplorable and inexplicable” abuse during the hearing.

Disgraced 90s singer R. Kelly, 55, was branded a 'predator' who used his fame and fortune to 'prey on the young, the vulnerable, and the voiceless for his ...

"The relationships Mr. Kelly had with the various Jane Does were consenting relationships." for the opportunity to meet R Kelly.” “I was scared for my life,” she said. “Using your status and celebrity… She pointed out Kelly was the son of a single mother who “grew up in a highly chaotic home” where he was sexually abused, and that he was a product of his childhood. Before being sentenced Kelly’s lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, told the judge she should sentence him “not based on inflamed emotions,” but on the nature of the charges that he was convicted of in September. “I felt special because someone who was special to the world was interested in me,” she said, adding, “I hope you go to jail for the rest of your life.” Today, Kelly was branded “the pied piper of R&B” as he came face to face with several of his victims who detailed his “deplorable and inexplicable” abuse ahead of his sentencing. A woman using the pseudonym Angela told him: “The pied piper of R&B, both in music and in technique and in approach. The court heard victim impact statements from seven women, presented anonymously to the court as Jane Does, who detailed Kelly’s “God-like complex” and how he used his “fame and power” to entice his victims. He was branded a "predator" who used his fame and fortune to "prey on the young, the vulnerable, and the voiceless for his own sexual gratification" following his conviction. Sentencing Kelly today, Judge Ann Donnelly said he had used his “minions” to “lure young fans into your orbit”, and there were parts of his victims' testimony she would "never forget".

The former 90s R&B star, 55, was sentenced for masterminding a scheme to bring in and sexually exploit young aspiring singers and children.

for the opportunity to meet R Kelly.” “Using your status and celebrity… Branded the “the pied piper of R&B” Kelly faced several of his victims in court who detailed his “deplorable and inexplicable” abuse ahead of his sentencing. A woman who used the pseudonym Angela told him: “The pied piper of R&B, both in music and in technique and in approach. R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a sex abuse case by a US federal court in New York. R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex abuse case in US court in New York

Kelly was handed the sentence after being convicted on charges of racketeering and sex-trafficking in September last year.

“Thirty years (is how long) that he did this and 30 years is what he got.” “I stand here very proud of my judicial system, very proud of my fellow survivors and very pleased with the outcome. The singer was branded “the pied piper of R&B” by a victim using the pseudonym “Angela” who went on to detail his “deplorable and inexplicable” abuse during her statement.

His prolific sexual abuse led him to being labelled the "the pied piper of R&B" by one of his victims. At his sentencing on Wednesday, the court heard victim ...

30 years did he do this and 30 years is what he got." "While he is in custody, he will not be able to continue to sexually victimise any other underage girls." for the opportunity to meet R Kelly. “You fancied yourself a genius that can do ‘whatever I want because of what I give to the world’. I am grateful for today. "I started this journey 30 years ago. Gloria Allred, a lawyer for some of Kelly’s accusers, said the singer used the power of his celebrity and his music business to "lure and to manipulate and to isolate and to denigrate many young girls". Calling the disgraced musician a "skilled sexual predator", she said victims refused to be intimidated by Kelly and "his enablers". "Much of the pain that they suffered because of him was evident as the victims read their victim impact statements today in court.

The R&B star was convicted in New York last year of sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, sex trafficking and racketeering.

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The singer faces spending the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of racketeering and sexual exploitation.

A woman using the pseudonym Angela told him: “The pied piper of R&B, both in music and in technique and in approach. At his sentencing on Wednesday, the court heard victim impact statements from seven women, presented anonymously to the court as Jane Does, who detailed Kelly’s “God-like complex” and how he used his “fame and power” to entice his victims. R Kelly was branded “the pied piper of R&B” as he came face to face with several of his victims who detailed his “deplorable and inexplicable” abuse ahead of his sentencing.

The former 90s superstar was branded 'the pied piper of R&B' as he came face to face with several of his victims.

for the opportunity to meet R Kelly.” “Using your status and celebrity… A woman using the pseudonym Angela told him: “The pied piper of R&B, both in music and in technique and in approach. The court heard victim impact statements from seven women, presented anonymously to the court, who detailed Kelly’s “God-like complex” and how he used his “fame and power” to entice his victims. “You fancied yourself a genius that can do ‘whatever I want because of what I give to the world’.” The former 90s superstar was branded “the pied piper of R&B” as he came face to face with several of his victims who detailed his “deplorable and inexplicable” abuse during the hearing.

Recording artist was convicted last year of nine charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering.

The former 90s superstar was branded 'the pied piper of R&B' as he came face to face with several of his victims.

for the opportunity to meet R Kelly.” “Using your status and celebrity… A woman using the pseudonym Angela told him: “The pied piper of R&B, both in music and in technique and in approach. The court heard victim impact statements from seven women, presented anonymously to the court, who detailed Kelly’s “God-like complex” and how he used his “fame and power” to entice his victims. “You fancied yourself a genius that can do ‘whatever I want because of what I give to the world’.” The former 90s superstar was branded “the pied piper of R&B” as he came face to face with several of his victims who detailed his “deplorable and inexplicable” abuse during the hearing.

Disgraced singer R Kelly is set to remain in jail for decades after being sentenced for sex trafficking. The court heard victim impact statements from seven ...

He is also facing a second trial in Chicago in August that could see additional convictions and prison time. "Success and love... "R Kelly is a predator and as a result of our prosecution, he will serve a significant jail sentence for his crimes," he said in a statement. Disgraced singer R Kelly is set to remain in jail for decades after being sentenced for sex trafficking. "The pied piper of R&B, both in music and in technique and in approach," a woman using the pseudonym Angela said as she addressed him in the courtroom. He did not address the court himself.