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What exactly did R Kelly do Conviction and charges explained

The award-winning artist was sentenced to 30 years for abuse and trafficking-related charges (image via Getty) On Wednesday, hip-hop and R&B star was sentenced to 30 years in prison for abuse, trafficking, and racketeering-related charges. According to the BBC, prosecutors allege that R Kelly, a 55-year-old Grammy award winner and best-selling artist, has been running a trafficking network described as a "cult" comprised of "slaves." R. Kelly’s music was extremely easy to let go off & I’m saying this as someone that grew up listening to his music like most of the black community

Knowing that man was singing about underage girls the whole time is definitely not something I care to vibe to whatsoeverR. Kelly’s music was extremely easy to let go off & I’m saying this as someone that grew up listening to his music like most of the black community Knowing that man was singing about underage girls the whole time is definitely not something I care to vibe to whatsoever Last September, a jury found the singer guilty of charges such as trafficking and racketeering. On Wednesday, alleged victims of his trafficking network spoke out to judges and discussed the abuse he reportedly subjected them to. has faced abuse-related accusations since the 90s, with numerous sources accusing him of having exploitative relations with underage girls. He was also charged with possessing inappropriate videos of children. R Kelly was arrested again in July 2019, when prosecutors alleged that he was not a mere abuser but a trafficker who systematically created a network to prey on men, women, and children.

Alleged victims discuss R Kelly s deeds

At Wednesday's sentencing, several witnesses claimed to be former victims of the network the singer had created. NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly, who used music superstardom to subject young fans to systemic sexual abuse, sentenced to 30 years in prison.NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly, who used music superstardom to subject young fans to systemic sexual abuse, sentenced to 30 years in prison. One victim, who remained unnamed, claimed that played a direct role in inflicting trauma on the people drawn into his trafficking network. He said: “You made me do things that broke my spirit. I literally wished I would die because of how low you made me feel. Do you remember that?” According to NPR, the maintained his trafficking network by using both physical and psychological abuse to control his victims. Prosecutors allege that he primarily preyed on underprivileged minorities, which meant there was less accountability for his actions from the authorities. Coupled with his money and fame, this allegedly allowed him to abuse various people for more than 2 decades. R. Kelly getting 10 more years in prison than Ghislain Maxwell. Let it be a lesson to everyone that if you’re gonna shack up with underage girls, be sure to do it with Presidents, British Royals, and Bill Gates.R. Kelly getting 10 more years in prison than Ghislain Maxwell. Let it be a lesson to everyone that if you’re gonna shack up with underage girls, be sure to do it with Presidents, British Royals, and Bill Gates. A sentencing memorandum said: “In order to carry out his many crimes, the defendant relied upon his fame, money and popularity as an R&B recording star and used the large network of people his status afforded him – including his business managers, security guards and bouncers, runners, lawyers, accountants, and assistants – to both carry out and conceal his crimes.” Another woman referred to as Javonte in court said that she was 14 when she met the singer. She claimed that she never believed he would face any consequences. She said: "There wasn't a day in my life, up until this moment, that I believed this judicial system would come through for Black and Brown girls." R. Kelly didn't threaten to drop names of who's been messing with 6 yr olds. That's why no one going but her. R. Kelly got more time than Ghislane Maxwell.

I can’t say I didn’t expect that.

And they are in two different wealth brackets.

But damn!R. Kelly got more time than Ghislane Maxwell. I can’t say I didn’t expect that.And they are in two different wealth brackets.But damn!R. Kelly didn't threaten to drop names of who's been messing with 6 yr olds. That's why no one going but her. R Kelly, on the other hand, continues to deny the allegations. He is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He is awaiting a trial in August, where he will face further charges. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found