After more than 25 years of accusations and a 7-week trial, R. Kelly has been found guilty of racketeering charges and sex trafficking. A New York federal court has him facing decades in prison.
R. Kelly Facing Life in Prison
R. Kelly was found guilty of charges including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, sex trafficking involving five victims, and racketeering in which the late singer Aaliyah was named as a victim. The R&B icon also faces a possible sentence of 10 years to life in prison and is still awaiting a second federal trial on charges of child pornography and obstruction of justice in Illinois.
Disturbing āChocolate Factoryā Details
Witnesses throughout the trial have revealed the conditions at R. Kellyās recording studio, The Chocolate Factory. Women reportedly had sexual relationships with him and extremely tight rules to follow to stay in the fold.
Sentencing in the case is scheduled for May 2022.