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Blackmail and sexual trafficking, singer R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison

Politiko 2022-06-30 09:46:34

Blackmail and sexual trafficking, singer R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in

The singer known by his stage name R. Kelly, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on charges of blackmail and sex trafficking last September. The 55-year-old singer-songwriter was found guilty of one count of blackmail and eight counts of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits the transport of " any woman or girl" across state lines for any "immoral purpose".

Blackmail and sexual trafficking, singer R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in

"For the victims in this case, your voices were heard and justice was finally done," prosecutor Jacquelyn Kasulist said outside the courtroom after the verdict. "No one deserves what he experienced at his hands. Or the threats and harassment they faced. "

Blackmail and sexual trafficking, singer R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in

His sentence was originally scheduled for May 4, but was postponed. Prosecutors sought Judge Ann Donnelly a sentence of more than 25 years for R.Kelly, stating in a sentencing memo that the singer relied on his fame and money to cover up the crimes.

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