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Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse charges
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A Chicago prosecutor is dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly. The decision follows federal convictions in two different courts that ensure the disgraced R&B star will be locked up
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A Chicago prosecutor is dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly. The decision follows federal convictions in two different courts that ensure the disgraced R&B star will be locked up
The Cook County State's Attorney's office dropped 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against singer R. Kelly Monday, citing the R&B star's previous convictions, high cost of prosecution and limited resources.
A Chicago prosecutor said Monday that she's dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly, following federal convictions in two courts that ensure the disgraced R&B star will be locked up for decades.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office dropped 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against singer R. Kelly Monday, citing the R&B star's previous convictions, high cost of prosecution and limited resources.
By Raja Razek, CNN Prosecutors in Illinois’ Cook County have dropped state sex-crime charges against singer R. Kelly, who has already been convicted of federal charges set to keep him in prison for decades.
The Cook County prosecutor said she believes justice has already been served against the disgraced singer, given his federal convictions in both New York and Chicago.
Citing the high cost of prosecution, limited resources and previous convictions, the Cook County State’s Attorney on Monday said that she’s dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly following federal convictions in two courts that should guarantee the disgraced R&B star will be locked up fo…
A Chicago prosecutor said Monday that she’s dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly following federal convictions in two courts that should guarantee the disgraced R&B star will be locked up for decades.
The musician is already facing decades in prison after being convicted of federal charges, prompting the Cook County state’s attorney to halt her case.
Attorney Kim Foxx dropped 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving four victims, and said sometimes justice is served without a conviction.
Sex-abuse charges against R. Kelly have been dropped by prosecutors in Chicago, stating justice has still been served since Kelly will likely be in prison for decades following federal convictions.
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