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Breaking News: R Kelly Arrested in Florida
written by Giselle Wasfie
Wednesday - June 5, 2002
At approximately 6:30pm EST today, June 5th, R. Kelly faced the music and the police when he was arrested on child pornography charges.
According to CNN.com, "The R" was taken into custody in Polk County, Florida following a 21-count indictment by the Chicago police. The indictment was based upon the popular videotaped evidence, sold nationally on the streets for as much as $50, of R having sex with an underage girl.
Despite R Kelly's numerous denials, the FBI tested and authenticated the videotape proving Kelly to be the man in the tape which depicts various lewd and deviant sex acts.
Additionally, investigators interviewed over 50 witnesses who testified before the grand jury and identified Kelly as the person in the video, authorities said.
R Kelly's lawyer stated he would prove that the girl in the video was not underage. If convicted, Kelly faces a prison term of up to 15 years and a fine of up to $100,000.
More information as this story unfolds
Breaking News: R Kelly Arrested in Florida
written by Giselle Wasfie
Wednesday - June 5, 2002
At approximately 6:30pm EST today, June 5th, R. Kelly faced the music and the police when he was arrested on child pornography charges.
According to CNN.com, "The R" was taken into custody in Polk County, Florida following a 21-count indictment by the Chicago police. The indictment was based upon the popular videotaped evidence, sold nationally on the streets for as much as $50, of R having sex with an underage girl.
Despite R Kelly's numerous denials, the FBI tested and authenticated the videotape proving Kelly to be the man in the tape which depicts various lewd and deviant sex acts.
Additionally, investigators interviewed over 50 witnesses who testified before the grand jury and identified Kelly as the person in the video, authorities said.
R Kelly's lawyer stated he would prove that the girl in the video was not underage. If convicted, Kelly faces a prison term of up to 15 years and a fine of up to $100,000.
More information as this story unfolds
