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August 20, 2021

R. Kelly's Doctor Says He's Had Genital Herpes for Years as Survivor Details Abuse Endured as a Teen
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Here in New York, the trial for accused sexual predator R. Kelly is
underway. The singer's personal physician testified Thursday Kelly has
had genital herpes since at least 2007, but potentially as early as
2000, as prosecutors say he knowingly infected multiple people. Jerhonda
Pace, a survivor, testified the singer forced her to dress up as a Girl
Scout, recorded their sexual activity, and that she had to ask for his
permission to use the bathroom. Pace, who is now 28 but was just 16 at
the time of the abuse, also said she contracted herpes from R. Kelly.
The singer faces multiple federal criminal charges, including sexual
exploitation of children, kidnapping and forced labor.


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