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R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Abusing Women, Girls

Associated Press

   NEW YORK - R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded guilty Friday in New York to
   federal charges he sexually abused women and girls.

   The 52-year-old Kelly was denied bail in a Brooklyn courtroom packed
   with his supporters.

   He appeared sullen as prosecutors told Magistrate Judge Steven Tiscione
   he posed a flight risk and a danger to public safety.

   Kelly's defense attorneys requested his release so he could better
   fight charges they have dismissed as "groupie remorse."

   Kelly, whose full name is Robert Kelly, is accused of using his fame to
   recruit young women and girls into having illegal sexual activity.
   Prosecutors say he isolated them from friends and family and demanded
   they call him "Daddy."
   

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