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October 3, 2019

R. Kelly Denied Bail in Federal Sex Crimes Case
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In New York, a federal judge in Brooklyn has denied bail to R. Kelly,
setting a trial date of May 18 for the singer to face charges of
racketeering, kidnapping, the sexual exploitation of children and sex
trafficking. Kelly is currently behind bars in Chicago, where he faces
related federal charges of aggravated criminal sexual assault involving
women and girls. His trial in Chicago federal court is set to begin on
April 27.


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