R. Kelly breaks his silence on sex abuse claims: "I have been assassinated"
In an explosive interview, the embattled R&B singer says all the women accusing him of physical and sexual abuse are lying
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Gayle King reveals new video from R. Kelly interview
"I know older women ... I love women," Kelly says in the clip, deflecting a question about why he continues seeing young women
Gayle King responds Robin Roberts mixup
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R. Kelly accusers react to CBS interview
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"It terrified me," says R. Kelly accuser about interview
Asante McGee and Kitti Jones both shared their stories in the docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly"
R. Kelly says he's got about $350K in bank
Hours after his explosive interview with Gayle King aired on "CBS This Morning," R. Kelly found himself back behind bars Wednesday where authorities said he'll remain until he comes up with the more than $161,000 he owes in child support payments. Kelly tells King he has about $350,000 left in his bank account and discusses allegations of abuse from his ex-wife.
Woman living with R. Kelly calls family
R. Kelly was taken into custody Wednesday where authorities said he'll remain until he comes up with the more than $161,000 he owes in child support payments. R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to newest charges of abusing four women, including three who were allegedly underage at the time. Kelly told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King that everyone accusing him of physical and sexual abuse is lying. Jericka Duncan reports from Chicago.
R. Kelly denies he lured women with promises
R. Kelly was arrested Wednesday in Chicago after he failed to pay the more than $161,000 he allegedly owes. Kelly also faces 10 charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The two women Kelly lives with, Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage, were in court as he was arraigned on those charges last week. Their parents say they believe the singer has brainwashed them. Gayle King asked R. Kelly and the women about allegations he lured women with promises of helping their singing careers. Clary and Savage deny they have singing aspirations. Jericka Duncan reports.
New R. Kelly allegation
CBS Chicago reports that investigators in Detroit are looking into an allegation the singer R. Kelly had sex with a 13-year-old in 2001, and gave her herpes four years later. Attorney Jesse Weber of the Law & Crime Network spoke to CBSN about Kelly's ongoing case.
R. Kelly latest: New sex abuse claim investigated
R. Kelly's explosive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King brought new attention to the criminal sexual abuse charges against the famous R&B singer
R. Kelly, jailed over child support, says he's got about $350,000 left
R. Kelly found himself back behind bars Wednesday where authorities say he'll remain until he pays the more than $161,000 he owes in child support
Woman living with R. Kelly says her dad urged her to "take sexual videos" with singer
Two women who live with the R&B singer say there is nothing inappropriate about their relationship with the 52-year-old
Women who live with R. Kelly speak out
The parents of two women who live with R. Kelly say the singer brainwashed them. But the women, Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary, say their parents have ulterior motives. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN from outside the jail in Chicago where Kelly is being held for unpaid child support.
R. Kelly taken into custody
R.Kelly was taken into custody Wednesday for failing to pay child support. It came hours after his explosive interview with "CBS This Morning" anchor Gayle King, where he denied all accusations against him. Jericka Duncan reports.
Surviving R. Kelly producer speaks out
The producer of the "Surviving R. Kelly" documentary, Dream Hampton, spoke out about her motive behind the documentary in an op-ed for Time magazine. She joins CBSN to further discuss what she wrote in her article as well as respond to R. Kelly's recent interview with CBS News.
"Surviving R. Kelly" exec. producer reacts to exclusive interview
"I would like his fans to finally turn away from him, to stop being able to to vociferously to talk about him not being guilty," Dream Hampton says in reaction to CBS News' exclusive interview with R. Kelly
R. Kelly back in custody after child support hearing
His hands weren't cuffed as he left a courtroom Wednesday
R. Kelly denies sexual abuse allegations in explosive interview
The R&B singer is charged with sexually abusing four women, three of whom were underage at the time of the alleged events
Gayle King describes interview with R. Kelly
In an explosive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, R. Kelly denied sexual abuse allegations against him. At one point, Kelly got emotional. King joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss the interview.
Women living with R. Kelly defend singer
"Our parents are basically out here just to get money," said Joycelyn Savage
R. Kelly is back in custody
R. Kelly is back in custody Wednesday following a child support hearing in Chicago. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Columnist: R. Kelly was "unhinged"
Singer R. Kelly said he's an innocent man in an emotional interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King. He vehemently denied all accusations of sexual abuse made against him. Renee Graham of The Boston Globe joined CBSN for analysis.
Parents plead for daughter's return from R. Kelly
Joycelyn Savage's parents held a press conference to respond to R. Kelly's comments about their daughter
R. Kelly says parents handed their daughters over to him
The parents of 23-year-old Joycelyn Savage and 21-year-old Azriel Clary believe Kelly has brainwashed their daughters
R. Kelly says surviving childhood abuse hasn't affected his own behavior
"I know people say, 'Oh, well, he was abused. Well, that's why he doin' that.' No, no, no, no, no," he told CBS News' Gayle King
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