Prosecutors announce R. Kelly charges
Cook County, Illinois State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced Friday that singer R. Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
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R. Kelly faces charges amid sex abuse allegations
Prosecutors in Chicago are expected to announce charges Friday afternoon against R. Kelly following multiple allegations of sexual abuse of young women and girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins CBSN with the latest.
R. Kelly sex tape is "bombshell of epic proportions," Avenatti claims
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News prosecutors obtained a new video, purportedly showing R. Kelly having sex with a 14-year-old
Video allegedly shows R. Kelly sex assault
Attorney Michael Avenatti announced he has been investigating claims of sexual assault against R.Kelly. He spoke with CBS News corresponent Jericka Duncan about the evidence, and legal analyst Tanya Young Williams joined CBSN to discuss the case.
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Sony Music reportedly drops R. Kelly
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One of R. Kelly's accusers says she has proof the Grammy-winning singer tried to intimidate her into staying silent about his alleged abuse. Backed by famed attorney Gloria Allred, 21-year-old Faith Rodgers spoke to New York police Monday and unveiled a threatening letter allegedly written by Kelly last October. Jericka Duncan reports.
R. Kelly's threat to accuser "fake" because he can't write, lawyer says
Faith Rodgers unveiled a threatening letter allegedly written by Kelly last October which also contained compromising photos of her
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R. Kelly's estranged daughter speaks out
"The same monster you all confronting me about is my father... I grew up in that house," Buku Abi wrote in a long Instagram message
Extended interview with R. Kelly's attorney
A criminal defense attorney representing R. Kelly responded Thursday to sexual assault allegations made against the singer. They're detailed in a new documentary series. Watch his extended interview with Jericka Duncan here.
R. Kelly's attorney says there are "no facts" to back up sexual assault allegations
"Surviving R. Kelly" details sexual and domestic abuse allegations against the singer
R. Kelly's attorney calls documentary "trash"
A criminal defense attorney representing R. Kelly responded Thursday to sexual assault allegations made against the singer. They're detailed in a new documentary series. Jericka Duncan reports.
Lady Gaga: R. Kelly collaboration was during a "dark time"
Gaga wrote she had collaborated with Kelly on "Do What U Want (With My Body)" during a "dark time" in her life as a victim of sexual assault
R. Kelly under legal scrutiny in 2 states
A documentary series about R. Kelly has prosecutors in Illinois and Georgia taking a fresh look at the singer. A number of women have accused him of crimes including sexual assault. Jericka Duncan reports.
R. Kelly under scrutiny after documentary
Prosecutors are asking R. Kelly accusers to come forward with their claims following the airing of Lifetime's docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly." But critics say because his alleged victims are women of color, they are struggling to gain #MeToo levels of attention. Boston Globe associate editor and columnist Renee Graham joins CBSN to discuss.
Parents featured in R. Kelly documentary hope for quick action
The famed singer is accused of sexual and physical abuse
Prosecutor's plea in R. Kelly abuse claims
A Chicago prosecutor is asking alleged abuse victims of singer R. Kelly to come forward in the wake of the Lifetime docu-series, "Surviving R. Kelly." The office of the Cook County state's attorney says it has received numerous calls from family members of alleged victims. Multiple women have previously accused the Grammy-winning singer of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Jericka Duncan reports.
Prosecutor asks for alleged victims of R. Kelly to come forward
"In order to have an investigation ... we have to have victims and witnesses who are willing to come forth with whatever information that they have," Kim Foxx said
Women speak out in "Surviving R. Kelly"
Singer R. Kelly's behavior toward women is once again a focus of national attention after a new TV series laid out the history of abuse allegations against him. "Surviving R. Kelly," a six-part docuseries on Lifetime, featured more than 50 interviews. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
John Legend: "Surviving R. Kelly" appearance "didn't feel risky"
Executive producer Dream Hampton said it was "incredibly difficult to get people who had collaborated [artistically] with Kelly to come forward"
R. Kelly drops 19-minute track about sex abuse allegations
R. Kelly addresses the multiple sexual abuse allegations against him in a new 19-minute song called "I Admit"
Spotify rolls back hateful content policy
Last month, Spotify said it would remove from its playlists music from R. Kelly, who has been accused of sexual abuse
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