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Federal Appeals Court Upholds R. Kelly's 30-Year Sentence

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February 17, 2025

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A federal appeals court has upheld R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction and 30-year prison sentence, affirming that he exploited his fame to abuse young women over more than 25 years. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that extensive evidence demonstrated how Kelly controlled and manipulated his victims, using verbal and physical abuse to maintain compliance. Kelly's appeal, which argued that the prosecution's case was insufficient and that jurors were biased, was rejected by the court, which emphasized that his entourage played a significant role in facilitating his crimes.

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