R. Kelly charged with new counts of assault
In February, R. Kelly was charged with sexually assaulting four women. Now, he's been charged with 11 new counts of assault. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
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New charges for R. Kelly
Singer R. Kelly now faces 11 new counts of sexual assault and abuse. These are the most serious charges to be filed after decades of abuse accusations. “CBS This Morning” national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports from outside the Cook County courthouse in Chicago.
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new charges
R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 new charges at an arraignment in Chicago. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBSN to discuss.
R. Kelly arrested on federal sex charges
Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago Thursday on a federal grand jury indictment listing 13 counts including sex crimes and obstruction of justice.
R. Kelly arrested on child porn charges
R. Kelly is back in custody, this time facing federal sex crime charges. NYPD detectives and Homeland Security agents arrested Kelly Thursday night in Chicago. He was indicted earlier in the day by two federal courts – the northern district of Illinois, based in Chicago, and the eastern district of New York, based in Brooklyn. The 13-count indictment accuses Kelly of charges related to child pornography, enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice. Jericka Duncan reports.
R. Kelly facing "decades" behind bars
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss newly announced charges against R. Kelly. The R&B singer was arrested Thursday night and is facing a 13-count indictment including charges related to child pornography, enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice.
R. Kelly arrested on federal charges
R&B singer R. Kelly has been arrested again and indicted on federal sex crime charges. "CBS This Morning" national correspondent Jericka Duncan and attorney Deborah Blum join CBSN to talk about the newest charges.
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Singer R. Kelly is due in court Tuesday in connection with sex crimes charges. Last week, federal prosecutors charged Kelly with new crimes, including paying off alleged victims and child pornography. Adriana Diaz reports.
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A key witness who allegedly appears in three sex tapes with R. Kelly is now cooperating with investigators in the musician's sex crimes case. Kelly pleaded not guilty in court yesterday and was denied release on bond. Adriana Diaz reports.
R. Kelly crisis manager on singer's condition
R&B singer R. Kelly will appear in federal court in Brooklyn court next month to face new sex crime charges. Federal prosecutors in Illinois and New York have charged the musician with a combined 18 counts including child pornography. Kelly is accused of sexually exploiting women and girls over more than two decades. He has denied all allegations. Kelly is being held in a Chicago jail without bond. His crisis manager, Darrell Johnson, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Kelly’s mental state and whether or not he believes he will be acquitted.
R. Kelly's crisis manager resigns
Just hours after appearing only on CBS This Morning, singer R. Kelly’s crisis manager resigned. In a statement to CBS News, Darrell Johnson said he is stepping down for “personal reasons.” He did not elaborate. on Monday, Johnson made headlines when he said he would not leave his daughter alone with anyone accused of being a pedophile. Kelly is charged with sexually abusing women and girls.
R. Kelly denied bail
Beleaguered singer R. Kelly was denied bail Wednesday in his New York City sex abuse case after a judge agreed with prosecutors that freeing him from jail would create a risk of him fleeing or tampering with witnesses. CBSN New York reports.
Woman who lived with R. Kelly speaks out
Joycelyn Savage, one of the women who was living with R. Kelly at the time of his arrest, is detailing the "abusive" relationship she had with Kelly. In an interview with CBS News' Gayle King earlier this year, she defended her relationship with him. Kelly's lawyer issued a statement calling Savage's comments "unfortunate." Kelly is being held in Chicago on charges of sexual abuse.
R. Kelly's ex-girlfriend was "brainwashed"
There are disturbing new accusations against R. Kelly from his ex-girlfriend Azriel Clary. Last March, Clary and another of Kelly's girlfriends, Joycelyn Savage, defended the singer in a “CBS This Morning” interview with Gayle King. But now, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, Clary says she "lied on Gayle" during that interview. She says she was "brainwashed" by Kelly and said Kelly has hundreds of victims across the U.S. who will not come forward. Kelly is in jail awaiting trial on sex crime charges.
R. Kelly denied release from jail amid coronavirus
Kelly is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago, where there are 49 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
R. Kelly cites coronavirus in seeking release from jail pending trial
Lawyers for R&B singer accused in multiple sexual misconduct cases say federal jail in Chicago takes few precautions against COVID-19.
R. Kelly may get out of jail Saturday
R. Kelly's management says he will likely be released from jail on Saturday. Kelly was arrested earlier this week for failing to pay more than $161,000 in child support and charged last month with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Kelly's arrest came after his explosive interview with Gayle King. He claimed the allegations of abuse against him are hurting his ability to support his family. Jericka Duncan reports.
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to reworked federal sex abuse charges
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Ex-girlfriend who defended R. Kelly now says she "lied" to Gayle King
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R. Kelly accuser says backlash against her is "worse since he's in jail"
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R. Kelly pleads not guilty to bribery charge
Kelly appeared via video conference from Chicago, where he is currently being held without bail while he awaits trial on sex charges.
Federal prosecutors add new bribery charge against R. Kelly
The new charge alleges he bribed a public officer on August 30, 1994, to create a fake identification for a woman — one day before the date listed on his marriage certificate with Aaliyah.
Joycelyn Savage denies creating Patreon account in new video
Patreon shut down the account of someone claiming to be Savage who alleged R. Kelly abused her both mentally and physically.
Patreon removes alleged Joycelyn Savage account
In a series of posts, the user of the account alleged R. Kelly had abused her and that she was a "victim."
Woman who lived with R. Kelly says he was abusive
Joycelyn Savage pleaded for people not to judge her, saying "imagine you being in my position"
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