R. Kelly’s Legal Team Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Overturn 20-Year Sentence
Chicago — Legal representatives for the R&B singer R. Kelly are moving to escalate his legal battle, seeking intervention from the Supreme Court to overturn his convictions that led to a 20-year prison sentence. Jennifer Bonjean, Kelly’s attorney, confirmed that papers are being prepared for what may constitute one of the most high-profile appeals in recent entertainment history. R. Kelly, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted on multiple federal charges, including child pornography and enticement of minors for sex. His legal team argues that these convictions were founded on questionable evidence and … Read more