10 Counts Of Sexual Abuse Charged Against R. Kelly
Sources claim he will turn himself into authorities today. TMZ reports the Cook County State’s Attorney has charged R. Kelly with 10 counts sexual abuse. 9 of 10 counts reportedly…
CHICAGO – MAY 09: R&B singer R. Kelly (L) arrives at the Cook County courthouse where jury selection is scheduled to begin for his child pronography trial May 9, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly has been accused of videotaping himself having sex with a girl believed to be as young as 13 years old. Kelly faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)Sources claim he will turn himself into authorities today.
TMZ reports the Cook County State's Attorney has charged R. Kelly with 10 counts sexual abuse. 9 of 10 counts reportedly involve alleged victims ranging between 13 to 16 years old. At the moment, there are 4 alleged victims.
Per TMZ: "A grand jury had convened about a week ago to investigate the alleged sex tape that Michael Avenatti handed over to authorities. 2 women testified for the grand jury over the last week, including one who provided physical evidence. We're told as many as a dozen women came forward to testify."
The charge is a class 2 felony in Illinois, and each one carries a sentence of 3-7 years in prison.
Check back for updates in this developing story.
