R. Kelly, the famed ’90s R&B singer and songwriter, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison this week. It comes after the 55-year-old was convicted last year for racketeering and sex trafficking.
The trial, and a docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly”, gave voice to his accusers — mainly the voices of Black women.
But that’s just the start. Kelly faces at least three more trials for similar allegations in the next year or so.
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