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In an explosive interview, R. Kelly is breaking his silence about the sexual abuse charges that landed him in jail last month. The embattled R&B singer spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King for nearly 80 minutes Tuesday. He said all the women now accusing him of physical and sexual abuse are lying.
In his first interview since he was jailed last month, R. Kelly says the charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse are all lies. The singer spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King for nearly 80 minutes Tuesday. He strongly denied having sex with underage girls or doing anything illegal. King asked Kelly about his rough childhood and his story of surviving years of sexual abuse. He also discussed how the allegation against him could affect his personal life and career. Jericka Duncan, who has covered the allegations of abuse against R. Kelly, also weighs in.
In a shocking and emotional interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, R. Kelly addressed his current relationship with the two young women who live with him at his home in Chicago, 23-year-old Joycelyn Savage and 21-year-old Azriel Clary. Their parents believe the 52-year-old R&B star has brainwashed their daughters into being a part of his alleged sex cult.
In his first interview since being charged with aggravated sexual abuse, R. Kelly told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King the accusations are lies. The charges involve four women, three of whom were underage at the time of the alleged events.
R. Kelly, who is facing 10 counts of sexual abuse involving four alleged victims, is scheduled to appear in a Chicago court. The R&B singer remains in custody after surrendering to police on Friday. A judge set his bond at $1 million. Jericka Duncan reports.
R&B singer R. Kelly’s arrest on Friday on 10 sexual abuse charges came just weeks after the series "Surviving R. Kelly" debuted on Lifetime. “Surviving R. Kelly” executive producer Dream Hampton and New York Times journalist Jodi Kantor, whose reporting on Harvey Weinstein led to the Me Too movement, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether this case is just the tip of the iceberg.
Attorney Michael Avenatti says new video allegedly showing R. Kelly sexually abusing a minor is now in the hands of prosecutors. Kelly was released from a Chicago jail on bail Monday. The R&B singer pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse charges. Jericka Duncan reports.
R. Kelly has posted bail after spending the weekend in a Chicago jail on sex abuse charges, authorities said Monday. Kelly was arrested Friday on 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, three of whom were minors. New York attorney Deborah Blum joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Grammy Award-winning sinner was arrested Friday on 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, three of whom were minors
Music star R. Kelly spent the weekend in a Chicago jail before associates came up with the $100,000 needed to get him released. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan has the latest on the case.
Singer's lawyer argued he is not a flight risk at a bond hearing: "Contrary to the song, Mr. Kelly doesn't like to fly"
Dream Hampton says many women who told their stories on camera have been "doxxed, disbelieved, dragged on Twitter"
An Illinois judge set a $1 million bond for R. Kelly, a day after he was charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse. Jericka Duncan reports.
52-year singer was charged Friday with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against four women, including three minors
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The bail amount equals $250,000 for each of the four people Kelly is charged with abusing
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx described the allegations involving four women
R. Kelly could face up to 70 years in prison if convicted of new sexual abuse charges. Boston Globe Associate Editor and Columnist Renee Graham joins CBSN to talk about the allegations.
The singer has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse
R. Kelly turned himself in Friday night to Chicago police on 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Former prosecutor Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to discuss what comes next for the singer.
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.
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.
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News prosecutors obtained a new video, purportedly showing R. Kelly having sex with a 14-year-old
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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