18.9 C
Nairobi
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Home Celebrity News R. Kelly Found Guilty In Sex Trafficking Trial

R. Kelly Found Guilty In Sex Trafficking Trial

The verdict is in.

Kelly has been found guilty on all counts in his racketeering and sex trafficking trial in New York. The R&B superstar has been on trial in Brooklyn federal court on one count of racketeering and eight counts of the Mann Act, a federal law addressing sex trafficking.

After beginning its deliberations on Friday afternoon, jurors reached a verdict on Monday afternoon. Kelly now faces decades in prison.

According to The New York Times, the 54-year-old singer sat motionless in the courtroom as the verdict was read, his facial expression hidden by a mask.

Kelly was accused of being the ringleader of a decades-long scheme to recruit women and underage girls for sex. During the six-week trial, prosecutors presented graphic and disturbing testimony about sexual abuse, while 11 of his victims testified against him in court.

He now faces more federal charges in Illinois, including child pornography and obstruction charges. Additionally, he is facing criminal charges in Minnesota for two counts of engaging in prostitution with a minor and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular

President Ruto’s Given Names

President William Ruto of Kenya has been given several nicknames over the years, reflecting his personality, political career, and public image. Here are a...

Chapati Maker Promises

President William Ruto recently pledged to purchase a chapati-making machine to support Nairobi's "Dishi na County" school feeding program. During a visit to St....

Pope Fransis Suffers Respiratory Attack

Pope Francis, aged 88, remains in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment since February 14, 2025, for bilateral...

President William Ruto Has Recently Engaged In Several Activities In Mombasa.

Tour of MS Norwegian Dawn On February 23, 2025, President Ruto visited the Port of Mombasa to tour the luxury cruise liner MS Norwegian Dawn....

Recent Comments