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R. Kelly found guilty of sexually abusing 14-year-old girl in infamous tape

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Updated 10:09 15 Sep 2022 GMT+1Published 09:28 15 Sep 2022 GMT+1

R. Kelly found guilty of sexually abusing 14-year-old girl in infamous tape

"The damage Mr Kelly inflicted on his victims is immeasurable"

Daisy Phillipson

Daisy Phillipson

R. Kelly has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in a now-notorious video tape.

Following his sex trafficking conviction last year, the rapper was once again taken to trial for federal sex crimes.

In the latest case, which started on 15 August in Chicago, Kelly – full name Robert Sylvester Kelly – was found guilty of six out of 13 counts.

The jury delivered their verdict yesterday (14 September), convicting the 55-year-old of three counts of producing child pornography and three of enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity.

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According to the US Attorney's Office, each count of producing child pornography carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a maximum of 20 years. 

R. Kelly has been found guilty of sex crimes once more.
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The maximum charge for enticement of a minor is 10 years, meaning all in all Kelly faces a sentence of 10 to 90 years behind bars. A date for his sentencing is yet to be set.

Many consider the case to be retribution for a 2008 child pornography trial in which Kelly walked away scot-free despite the horrifying video tape being presented to the court room.

The footage in question showed Kelly, who was around 30 at the time, sexually assaulting and urinating on a 14-year-old girl.

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Part of the recent trial focused on the video tape thanks to the co-operation of the alleged victim, who was absent fourteen years ago.

The rapper was acquitted on a number of charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice, which accused him of fixing his 2008 case.

His former business manager Derrel McDavid and former assistant Milton Brown were found not guilty of charges relating to allegations that they concealed evidence and attempted to silence witnesses in the previous trial.

In a statement following Wednesday's verdict, US attorney John R. Lausch, Jr said: "The guilty verdicts finally hold Robert Kelly accountable for the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl, and they help right the wrongs that occurred in a prior prosecution in Cook County.

"The damage Mr Kelly inflicted on his victims is immeasurable. I want to thank the victims for their strength, perseverance, and courage in coming forward to testify at trial."

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He added: "With regard to the not-guilty verdicts, we respect the jury’s decision. 

"While certain aspects of the charges and the trial made it difficult to obtain convictions for all of the charged conduct, it is clear that justice has been served by the guilty verdicts returned today."

In September last year, the 'I Believe I Can Fly' singer was found guilty of one count of racketeering and eight counts of sex trafficking in a separate legal battle.

He was later sentenced to 30 years in prison for his crimes, despite calls from his lawyers for the minimum sentence of 10 years.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence regarding the welfare of a child, contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, 8am–10pm Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm weekends. If you are a child seeking advice and support, call Childline for free on 0800 1111 

Featured Image Credit: Tribune Content Agency LLC/Sipa US/Alamy Stock Photo

Topics: Music, News, US News, Crime

Daisy Phillipson
Daisy Phillipson

Daisy graduated from Kingston University with a degree in Magazine Journalism, writing a thesis on the move from print to digital publishing. Continuing this theme, she has written for a range of online publications including Digital Spy and Little White Lies, with a particular passion for TV and film. Contact her on [email protected]

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