This story is from June 23, 2021
R Kelly jailed in NYC as he awaits sex-trafficking trial
NEW YORK: R&B singer R Kelly has been jailed in
Kelly, 54, is accused of leading an enterprise made up of his managers, bodyguards and other employees who helped him recruit women and girls for sex. Federal prosecutors say the group selected victims at concerts and other venues and arranged for them to travel to see Kelly.
The Grammy Award-winning singer denies ever abusing anyone.
New York City
in anticipation of his sex-trafficking trial later this summer.Chicago
, where he was being held on similar charges.Kelly, 54, is accused of leading an enterprise made up of his managers, bodyguards and other employees who helped him recruit women and girls for sex. Federal prosecutors say the group selected victims at concerts and other venues and arranged for them to travel to see Kelly.
The Grammy Award-winning singer denies ever abusing anyone.
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