R. Kelly given 30 years in jail in sex abuse case

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R. Kelly will spend a very long time in prison after being found guilty on eight counts of sex trafficking and one racketeering charge.

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There, U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly imposed a 30-year jail term on Kelly.

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Seven of Kelly's victims spoke in front of the court before he was given his punishment, sharing personal testimonies or addressing R. Kelly directly.

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He used your fame and power to groom and coach underage boys and girls for your own sexual gratification.”

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Kelly (born Robert Sylvester Kelly) faced a total of nine counts in his 2021 trial

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eight additional counts of violations of the Mann Act, a sex trafficking legislation,

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As Well As One Count Of Racketeering With 14 Underlying Crimes That Included Sexual Exploitation Of A Child, Kidnapping, Bribery, And Sex Trafficking Offences.

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Kelly Was Found Guilty By The Jury Of Eight Mann Act Violations And One Racketeering Offence.

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Because of his "traumatic upbringing involving severe, continuous childhood sexual abuse, poverty, and violence," according to his legal team, he should be shown mercy.

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