• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Radio Gold 90.5 FM
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Crime
    • Education
    • election
    • Parliament
    • Police
    prince david osei

    If e-levy doesn’t change our lives we’ll have problems with gov’t – Prince David Osei

    Achimota Forest

    Achimota Forest has been declassified in order to be exploited for other purposes.

    Kingsley Agyeman

    KINGSLEY AGYEMAN: A Goal Getter with An Eye for Detail

    Free SHS

    Free SHS needs to be reviewed to sustain it – Nortsu Kotoe

    Abossey Okai

    Abossey Okai: Spare parts retailers have threatened to go on strike over the transfer to Afienya.

    Rt. Rev Ayensu

    Rt. Rev Ayensu’s comments on Mahama are his views – Methodist Church

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
    • Crime
    • Education
    • election
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Festival
    • Movie
    • Music
    Kofi Kinaata

    Kofi Kinaata Congratulates Fameye for winning song writer of the year

    Kidi

    KiDi wins 2022 VGMA Artiste of the Year

    PSALM ADJETEYFIO

    Psalm Adjeteyfio is dead.

    Lydia Forson

    The economy is what is happening in our pockets not your big “brofo” Lydia Forson to Bawumia

    Abeiku-Santana

    I’m disappointed in Bawumia – Abeiku Santana

    D-Black

    I remember you didn’t promise this hardship – DBlack reminds Akufo-Addo

  • Opinion
  • Technology
  • World News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Crime
    • Education
    • election
    • Parliament
    • Police
    prince david osei

    If e-levy doesn’t change our lives we’ll have problems with gov’t – Prince David Osei

    Achimota Forest

    Achimota Forest has been declassified in order to be exploited for other purposes.

    Kingsley Agyeman

    KINGSLEY AGYEMAN: A Goal Getter with An Eye for Detail

    Free SHS

    Free SHS needs to be reviewed to sustain it – Nortsu Kotoe

    Abossey Okai

    Abossey Okai: Spare parts retailers have threatened to go on strike over the transfer to Afienya.

    Rt. Rev Ayensu

    Rt. Rev Ayensu’s comments on Mahama are his views – Methodist Church

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
    • Crime
    • Education
    • election
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Festival
    • Movie
    • Music
    Kofi Kinaata

    Kofi Kinaata Congratulates Fameye for winning song writer of the year

    Kidi

    KiDi wins 2022 VGMA Artiste of the Year

    PSALM ADJETEYFIO

    Psalm Adjeteyfio is dead.

    Lydia Forson

    The economy is what is happening in our pockets not your big “brofo” Lydia Forson to Bawumia

    Abeiku-Santana

    I’m disappointed in Bawumia – Abeiku Santana

    D-Black

    I remember you didn’t promise this hardship – DBlack reminds Akufo-Addo

  • Opinion
  • Technology
  • World News
No Result
View All Result
Radio Gold 90.5 FM
No Result
View All Result
Home Entertainment

R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial

by Ahmed Kabore
September 28, 2021
in Entertainment, Music, Top Story
Reading Time: 3 mins read
R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial
0
SHARES
83
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

US singer R Kelly has been found guilty of exploiting his superstar status to run a scheme to sexually abuse women and children over two decades.

Eleven accusers, nine women and two men took the stand over the searing six-week trial to describe sexual humiliation and violence at his hands.

After two days of deliberation, the jury found Kelly guilty on all the charges he was facing.

Sentencing is due on 4 May and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.

The jury found Kelly, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was the ringleader of a violent and coercive scheme that lured women and children for him to sexually abuse.

The singer – most famous for the award-winning song I Believe I Can Fly – was also found to have trafficked women between different US states, produced child pornography and engaged in the kidnapping.

One woman who testified that Kelly imprisoned, drugged and raped her said in a written statement after the verdict that she had “been hiding” from Kelly “due to threats made against me” since she went public with her accusations.

“I’m ready to start living my life free from fear and to start the healing process,” the woman, identified in court as Sonja, added.

Legal documents also revealed the mental torment Kelly subject his victims to.

They were not allowed to eat or use the bathroom without his permission, he controlled what clothes they wore and made them call him “Daddy”.

Gloria Allred, a lawyer who represented several victims, told reporters: “I’ve been practising law for 47 years. During this time, I’ve pursued many sexual predators who have committed crimes against women and children.”

At a news conference outside the court on Monday, prosecutor Jacquelyn Kasulis said that the jury had sent a message to other powerful men like Kelly.

“No matter how long it takes, the long arm of the law will catch up with you,” said Ms Kasulis.

The verdict comes 13 years after Kelly was acquitted of child pornography charges after a trial in the state of Illinois.

Many of the allegations heard in the trial were first laid out in the 2019 documentary Surviving R Kelly.

Victims were sometimes selected from his concert audiences, or were enticed to join him after being offered help with their fledgling music careers after chance encounters with the singer.

But after joining his entourage, they found that they were subjected to strict rules and aggressively punished if they violated what his team had dubbed “Rob’s rules”.

Along with sex trafficking, Kelly was also found guilty of racketeering – a charge normally used against organised crime associations.

During the trial, prosecutors detailed how his managers, security guards and other entourage members worked to assist him in his criminal enterprise.

During the federal trial, the court also heard how he had illegally obtained paperwork to marry underage singer Aaliyah, who died in a plane accident in August 2001 after marrying Kelly at age 15.

Kelly’s lawyer Deveraux Cannick told reporters that the singer did not expect to be found guilty.

“The government cherry-picked their version that they thought would support the continuation of the narrative,” said Mr Cannick.

“Why would he expect this verdict given all the inconsistencies that we saw?”

Kelly is separately facing trial in Chicago on child pornography and obstruction charges.

He is also due to face sex abuse charges in Illinois and Minnesota.

ShareTweetSendShare
Previous Post

Tema Central MP cited in alleged GH¢22.5m insurance fraud

Next Post

Handsome Reward: Akuffo Addo Appoints Jean Mensah’s Biological Sister As Board Member

Next Post
Handsome Reward: Akuffo Addo Appoints Jean Mensah’s Biological Sister As Board Member

Handsome Reward: Akuffo Addo Appoints Jean Mensah’s Biological Sister As Board Member

Police grab runaway Owusu Bempah Junior Pastor

Police grab runaway Owusu Bempah Junior Pastor

Stay Connected test

  • 111 Followers
  • 81.4k Followers
  • 166k Subscribers
  • 23.5k Followers
  • 99 Subscribers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Some Ashaiman ladies selling their egg

Some Ashaiman ladies selling their egg, ovaries for Ghc3000 or iPhone with portrait imagery — Report

April 6, 2022
Achimota School and the AG’s office have filed an appeal challenging the High Court’s order in admitting Tyrone Marhguy

Headmistress withheld results as Tyrone Marghuy tops the class in Science & Elective Maths, despite admission woes

September 23, 2021
VIDEO: Details about Lake Bosomtwe s3xtape emerge as bonking lovers get stuck

VIDEO: Details about Lake Bosomtwe s3xtape emerge as bonking lovers get stuck

September 6, 2021
VIDEO: Armed Robber Shot In The Head By Driver He Attempted To Rob

VIDEO: Armed Robber Shot In The Head By Driver He Attempted To Rob

October 13, 2021

Netcix integrated personal cuts out the chill with an

10 critical points from epic security manifesto inability

Youth vaping an epidemic with crackdown coming

Success humble is good not teacher failure makes you

Oliver Arthur: Renowned player intermediary tells why Ghanaian players  flourish in Serie A

Oliver Arthur: Renowned player intermediary tells why Ghanaian players flourish in Serie A

May 21, 2022
“Shift attention to AFCON 2023 qualifiers” –  Agyemang Badu urges Otto Addo

2022 FIFA WC: ”Select players with the right mentality” – Sam Johnson

May 21, 2022
“Samuel Boadu must be given free hand to operate” – Sam Johnson

“Samuel Boadu must be given free hand to operate” – Sam Johnson

May 21, 2022
Olluboi Commodore: Great Olympics chief applauds GFA over match-fixing ruling

Olluboi Commodore: Great Olympics chief applauds GFA over match-fixing ruling

May 21, 2022

Recent News

Oliver Arthur: Renowned player intermediary tells why Ghanaian players  flourish in Serie A

Oliver Arthur: Renowned player intermediary tells why Ghanaian players flourish in Serie A

May 21, 2022
17
“Shift attention to AFCON 2023 qualifiers” –  Agyemang Badu urges Otto Addo

2022 FIFA WC: ”Select players with the right mentality” – Sam Johnson

May 21, 2022
6
“Samuel Boadu must be given free hand to operate” – Sam Johnson

“Samuel Boadu must be given free hand to operate” – Sam Johnson

May 21, 2022
13
Olluboi Commodore: Great Olympics chief applauds GFA over match-fixing ruling

Olluboi Commodore: Great Olympics chief applauds GFA over match-fixing ruling

May 21, 2022
3

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Africa
  • America
  • Boxing
  • Business
  • Covid
  • Crime
  • Education
  • election
  • Entertainment
  • Europe
  • Fashion
  • Festival
  • Football
  • General
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Live Streaming
  • Military
  • Movie
  • Music
  • News
  • Newspaper Headlines
  • Opinion
  • Parliament
  • Police
  • Politics
  • Poll & Survey
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Technology
  • Top Story
  • Trending News
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • World
  • World News

Recent News

Oliver Arthur: Renowned player intermediary tells why Ghanaian players  flourish in Serie A

Oliver Arthur: Renowned player intermediary tells why Ghanaian players flourish in Serie A

May 21, 2022
“Shift attention to AFCON 2023 qualifiers” –  Agyemang Badu urges Otto Addo

2022 FIFA WC: ”Select players with the right mentality” – Sam Johnson

May 21, 2022
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2021 Radio Gold 90.5 FM - All right reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Top Story
  • General
  • News
    • Crime
    • election
    • Education
    • Parliament
    • Lifestyle
    • Police
    • Military
  • Politics
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Boxing
  • Business
  • Video
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Festival
    • Fashion
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • America
    • World News
      • World
      • Africa
      • Asia
      • Europe
  • Tech
  • Covid
  • Technology

© 2021 Radio Gold 90.5 FM - All right reserved

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT