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Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly's convictions and 30-year prison term

R. Kelly's racketeering and sex trafficking convictions, along with a 30-year prison sentence, were upheld by a federal appeals court on Wednesday.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found it was not prejudicial for several accusers to testify about Kelly giving them herpes without disclosure.
The court stated that videos were properly admitted to demonstrate Kelly's control and dominance over his victims.
Attorney Jennifer Bonjean expressed belief that the Supreme Court will agree to hear an appeal regarding Kelly's convictions.

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The Express Tribune

R. Kelly loses appeal as court upholds sex trafficking conviction

R. Kelly’s legal troubles deepened as a federal appeals court in Manhattan upheld his sex trafficking and racketeering conviction, rejecting his attempt to overturn the 30-year prison sentence. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) that overwhelming evidence supported the conviction, reaffirming that Kelly used his celebrity status to manipulate and exploit young women and underage girls over two decades. J…

10 days ago·Pakistan

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Africa News

R. Kelly's 30-year prison sentence upheld by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court affirmed R. Kelly's convictions for racketeering and sex trafficking, along with his 30-year prison sentence, stating that Kelly used his celebrity status for over 25 years to commit sexual abuse against girls and young women.

10 days ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo

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Vibe

R. Kelly’s Bid To Appeal His Sex Trafficking Conviction Denied By Federal Judge

R. Kelly's request to appeal his sex trafficking conviction has been denied in federal court.

10 days ago

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RTÉ

R. Kelly loses sex trafficking convictions appeal

R' Kelly's racketeering and sex trafficking convictions, and his 30-year prison sentence, have been upheld by a federal appeals court in the US that concluded the singer exploited his fame to sexually abuse girls and young women.

10 days ago·Ireland

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