R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025
R. Kelly found guilty on multiple counts in sexual abuse trial
Kelly was found guilty by a jury on six out of 13 counts, prosecutors said.
Thu Sep 15 2022
R&B singer R. Kelly's obstruction trial begins in Chicago
Kelly faces multiple counts of child sexual exploitation, enticement of a female and possession of material containing child pornography.
Tue Aug 16 2022
R. Kelly sues Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly said Brooklyn jail wrongly put him on suicide watch after he received a 30-year prison sentence despite knowing he was not suicidal.
Mon Jul 04 2022
R&B singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex case
The sentence was imposed nine months after Kelly was convicted of racketeering and sex crimes.
Thu Jun 30 2022
R. Kelly seeks 10 years in prison, the minimum, as sentencing looms in sex case
Kelly's bid for leniency was detailed in a filing in Brooklyn federal court, one day before sentencing.
Wed Jun 29 2022
US says convicted R&B singer R. Kelly deserves more than 25 years in prison
Prosecutors said Kelly exploited his stardom and wealth over a quarter century to lure women and underage girls for sex.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Lawyer who compared R. Kelly to Martin Luther King couldn't convince jury
The late addition of a high-profile lawyer wasn't enough to help singer R. Kelly beat charges that he sexually abused women for decades.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Relief and disbelief greet R. Kelly guilty verdict
The verdict "brings some sense of justice to the brave survivors who came forward."
Tue Sep 28 2021
R. Kelly convicted of luring women, underage girls for sex
Kelly kept his head down as the verdict was read, with his face shielded by a white mask.
Tue Sep 28 2021
R. Kelly's fate in jury's hands in sex trafficking trial
The seven-man, five-woman jury in Brooklyn will resume deliberations on Monday, after spending more than 3-1/2 hours behind closed doors on Friday.
Sat Sep 25 2021
R. Kelly's defense says accusers had motive to lie. 'Convict him,' prosecutor says
Kelly's lawyer Deveraux Cannick portrayed the singer's accusers as former fans or jilted lovers hoping to cash in on his fame.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Prosecutors rest case against R. Kelly after month of testimony
Jurors have heard testimony from dozens of women and former employees about Kelly's alleged tightfisted control over his entourage.
Tue Sep 21 2021
R. Kelly accuser says she reached $200,000 settlement after herpes diagnosis
Kate said she settled with Kelly in 2004, and that the herpes diagnosis "greatly affected" her ability to enter future relationships.
Sat Sep 04 2021
R. Kelly accuser says she saw a nearby gun while forced to have oral sex
Kelly's indictment describes the alleged mistreatment of six women and girls, including the late singer Aaliyah.
Thu Sep 02 2021
1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness
MACC officer says Tan Sri Azam Baki said the information gathered during 2015 Saudi trip was insufficient and needed solid evidence.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025
All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related steps and threats.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children
The man survived but his wife and four children tragically lost their lives in the incident.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt's President and Jordan's King urge that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Thu Feb 13 2025
R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi
Malaysia is no exception, especially as we are a major trading nation and the US is one of our largest trading partners, says Rafizi.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange
Hamas says it will continue the hostage exchange as scheduled.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich
The incident appears to have affected people participating in a demonstration linked to a strike organised by the Verdi union.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26
The blast occurred on the 12th floor of the building where construction was taking place, with damage starting from the 9th floor.
Thu Feb 13 2025