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Famous American singer Robert Sylvester Kelly popularly known as R Kelly, is found guilty in US court and is booked by the authorities for sexually abusing women and children by running a scheme. After two tough days of deliberation in a New York courtroom, a famous US star was found guilty on all the nine charges given by the victims.

R Kelly’s sentencing will commence on May 4, where he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

The singer is popular for songs like Ignition, I Believe, and I fly. He lured young women and children from different states of the United States of America into sex trafficking by developing false schemes. Apart from eight sex trafficking cases, Kelly was charged with racketeering (Normally used to describe the leader of a crime association).

He was not alone as his security guards, attendants, and private managers helped the singer build a crime enterprise.

Apart from sexually abusing women, Robert Sylvester Kelly also gave them life threats if they publicly opened his name. One of the victims whom Kelly imprisoned, drugged, and brutally raped for pleasure confirmed the news. The woman also had to go underground for defensive terms as her life was in danger when she publicly opened up about the crime committed by Kelly.

The woman also added that she is ready to live her life without fears, and it is all set to start the healing process. On the other hand, other women identified as Lynette Martinez were happy to see women coming forward and telling the truth.

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Kelly’s Cruel World:

The legal documents also reveal how brutal Kelly used to be behind the screens. He used to control the lives of all the victims. They were not allowed to use the bathroom without his permission, and they had to only wear the dress, which Kelly finalized. Moreover, he did not give them food and water and made them starve for days. The victims were also forced to call Kelly, “Daddy” Possibly, Dad of all criminal activities which need cruel punishment.

The Tongue May Hide The Truth But Eyes, Never!

One of the highly experienced lawyers, Gloria Allen, who took the stand for several victims, described Kelly’s crime as the worst, which she had ever seen in her 47 years of experience.

In a press conference, Prosecutor Ms. Kasulis boldly replied that it is an example for all the people like Kelly out there. The long arms of the law will catch up to you and punish you for all the heinous activities you commit. Undoubtedly, it is a powerful message to all the big names out there who are still committing such heinous crimes.

The verdict came 13 years after Robert Sylvester Kelly was acquainted with the charges of child pornography. The case caught up in the fire in 2019 when most of the allegations were against the US Singer. Kelly’s case is an example for all the criminals out there who feel that political influence and personality cannot help them hide crimes.