The Cook County case against R. Kelly is over. Charges were dropped officially in a court hearing Tuesday
In it, victims gave details about sexual assault, abuse and predatory behavior. Last year, Kelly was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in a New York Federal case."Mr. Kelly continues to struggle in the MCC because of his status. He’s a target for a number of things. A, he's a target for violence, he’s already been assaulted," Bonjean said.
On Monday, Foxx said she was dropping the state’s case against the singer because of the likelihood he would be serving lengthy prison terms, and that several of the alleged victims have already testified against Kelly in federal court.Four years after filing underage sex charges against R&B superstar R. Kelly, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Monday she is dropping the case.
Still, Foxx acknowledged that her office had heard from at least one alleged victim who was disappointed with the decision. "I understand how hard it was for these victims to come forward and tell their stories," she wrote in a statement Tuesday. "I applaud their courage and have the utmost respect for everyone who came forward. While this may not be the result they were expecting, due to the sentences that Mr. Kelly is facing, we do feel that justice has been served."
Kelly remains in Chicago until sentencing on the federal conviction, which scheduled for the end of February.All the news you need to know, every day
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