What We Know About The Criminal Charges Against R. Kelly
By Nereida MorenoWhat We Know About The Criminal Charges Against R. Kelly
By Nereida Moreno
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Chicago R&B singer R. Kelly is now facing three dozen criminal charges ranging from sexual assault and abuse to obstruction of justice in three separate jurisdictions.
He’s currently being held without bail in Chicago, but questions remain about how federal and state prosecutors in Cook County will move forward. Morning Shift talks with WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith for more on how the cases against Kelly could play out in court.
GUESTS: Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice reporter
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