R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Singer R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on September 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly is facing multiple sexual assault charges and is being held without bail. (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images)

R. Kelly has officially been sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a criminal operation that lured in women and children and then sexually abusing them.

The disgraced R&B singer was found guilty of one count of racketeering and eight counts of sex trafficking back in September.

He is also facing separate child porn charges in Illinois and two charges tied to engaging in prostitution with a minor in Minnesota.

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