On Wednesday 29 June 2022, RnB singer R Kelly, real name Robert Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Judge Ann Donnelly handed down the term at the Brooklyn federal court. Kelly is reported to have led a long-term effort to recruit and trap teenage girls and women for sex.
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The Ignition singer faces child porn and obstruction of justice charges and is said to be among the most prominent people to be convicted of sexual misbehavior.
Several women spoke out about how the Grammy winner abused them sexually and how that led to most if not all of them having mental health issues due to their experiences.
Many of the victims took the stand to testify, stating that the singer had promised to mentor them and help them attain stardom, however, ultimately subjected them to immense sexual and physical abuse.
“You made me do things that broke my spirit. I literally wished I would die because of how you made me feel”, said one unnamed survivor.
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Kelly kept his hands folded and his eyes downcast and did not address the court.
The 55-year-old’s lawyer argued that he should get no more than 10 years in prison because of his traumatic childhood, which involved severe, prolonged childhood abuse, poverty, and violence.
Fans took to social media to share their views on the latest about the disgraced singer:
“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 the most black community
Knowing that man was singing not something I care to vibe to whatsoever”
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 whatsoever
— Corie (@kingslayer253) June 29, 2022
“What’s key to remember in the R Kelly sentencing is that this is a TRAFFICKING case. He had an entire system for moving minors across state lines. And if he was outside with $10 and people willing to help he’d do the shit again. An ACTUAL menace”
What's key to remember in the R Kelly sentencing is that this is a TRAFFICKING case. He had an entire system for moving minors across state lines. And if he was outside with $10 and people willing to help he'd do the shit again. An ACTUAL menace.
— Naima Cochrane (@naima) June 29, 2022
“I still don’t get how R Kelly marrying Aaliyah basically got overlooked during that time.. like should have already been the end of his career at that point”
I still don't get how R Kelly marrying Aaliyah basically got overlooked during that time.. like that should have already been the end of his career at that point
— 🇨🇦N-jay 🏀 (@_Njay3) June 29, 2022
