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August 23, 2021

R. Kelly accuser testifies that he sexually abused her when she was 17

Another accuser took the witness stand on Monday at R. Kelly’s sex-trafficking trial, testifying that the R&B superstar sexually abused her on his tour bus and in hotel rooms when she was still a high school student and an aspiring singer.

August 22, 2021

R. Kelly's ex-tour manager testifies he bribed a government worker so singer could marry then-underage Aaliyah

A former tour manager for R. Kelly reluctantly testified Friday that he paid a $500 bribe to a government worker to get the singer Aaliyah a fake identification card so Kelly could secretly marry her when she was 15 years old.

August 19, 2021

R. Kelly sex trafficking trial resumes with explosive accuser testimony

Jerhonda Pace resumed her testimony in R. Kelly's sex-trafficking trial, alleging that she was subject to strict rules from the R&B singer for sexual encounters he would often video tape when she was a minor.

August 18, 2021

R. Kelly sex abuse trial gets underway

A prosecutor described sex abuse claims against R&B star R. Kelly Wednesday, saying the long-anticipated trial now underway was “about a predator" who used his fame to entice girls, boys and young women before dominating and controlling them physically, sexually and psychologically.

August 18, 2021

R. Kelly returning to court to kick off his sexual abuse trial

R&B star R. Kelly will be back in a criminal court on Wednesday, this time for opening statements in his long-anticipated federal trial arising from years of allegations that he sexually abused women and girls while pursuing fame and fortune.

August 18, 2021

R. Kelly: What to know about his upcoming sex trafficking trial in New York

R. Kelly is set to face trial for several sex crimes charges in New York that include six women and girls.

August 17, 2021

R. Kelly to appear in federal court after decades of sexual trafficking suspicions

Most people know him for "I Believe I Can Fly," the 1996 sing-along hit that became an inspirational anthem played at school graduations, weddings and in advertisements. Or possibly for a stinging parody by comedian Dave Chappelle.

August 11, 2021

Jury is selected in R. Kelly's sex trafficking trial

The panel was sworn in on Wednesday after dozens of potential jurors were screened by U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly in federal court in Brooklyn.

August 9, 2021

R. Kelly's sex trafficking trial moving forward with jury selection after multiple delays

The trial of R. Kelly is moving forward with jury selection after several delays.

July 24, 2021

Feds ask judge to include new sex assault, bribery accusations against R. Kelly at trial

Federal prosecutors in New York on Friday detailed a string of new accusations of sexual assault and bribery against R. Kelly going back 30 years, including abuse of a teenage boy.