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Singer R Kelly 'charged with sexual offences' Singer R Kelly 'charged with sexual offences'
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Singer R Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Illinois, US media report. Singer R Kelly has been charged on Friday with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, some involving underage victims, US media report.
The singer, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, has faced claims of sexual abuse against women for decades. The R&B star, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, has faced claims of sexual abuse against women and teenage girls for decades.
He has never been convicted and denies all the allegations. He has never been convicted and has previously denied all the allegations.
According to court records seen by US media, the 52-year-old is expected in court on 8 March. The 52-year-old is expected in court in Chicago, where he lives, on 8 March.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. There are four alleged victims, according to US media who have seen court records, some of whom were aged 13 to 16 at the time of their assaults.
You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. R Kelly's lawyer told The Chicago Sun-Times he had not yet been notified of the charges against his client on Friday but said R Kelly denied any wrongdoing.