Alleged Texts Between Azriel Clary & Her Mom Surface Discussing R. Kelly: Report

R. Kelly will sit behind bars for years. Still, plenty of people feel that the court never proved his guilt. Despite the overwhelming evidence, the testimony of his alleged victims has been questioned, including Azriel Clary. Court documents emerged this week, revealing an exchange between Clary and her mother. According to the transcripts, her mom encouraged her to “entice” the singer when they met to further her career.

In relation to the coercion and enticement charge, court documents that surfaced claim there is “insufficient evidence” that prove Kelly’s guilt. It says nothing indicates Kelly “took any action to induce, persuade, entice or coerce Jane” into traveling to California with him. “Quite the opposite, the record shows that Jane’s mother purposefully and strategically enticed Defendant with her 17-year-old daughter, comparing her to Aaliyah in various points,” the document reads, stating Kelly believed her to be 18 at the time. However, the transcripts included text messages between Clary and her mother. The mom instructs her daughter to “put on a show… dance grab his hand shimmy wiggle sit on his lap entice him.”

Azriel Clary’s Mom Text Messages

Per the alleged text messages, Clary’s mom wanted her to prioritize her career rather than pursue a relationship with R. Kelly. She even went on to acknowledge the allegations of Kelly preferring younger women. You are silly that man ain’t trying to do nothing with you musically he want to f*ck period cuz he like young girls,” the text read. However, she also went on to advise Azriel to inform the singer of her actual age because he might feel “deceived.”

“You need to let him know your age cuz he in public doing stuff cuz he think you of age so he don’t care but when it come out that your not and you didn’t tell him he gonna look stupid and will be really mad cuz you will make him look like an idiot,” the text read. “He may not mind you age but that to be his decision don’t assume,” she added. Elsewhere, Clary’s mother joked about having a son in law that would be older than her. Check out the alleged texts above. 

R. Kelly Prosecutors Want 25 Years Of Additional Prison Time

Prosecutors in the R. Kelly trial in Chicago requested the judge to sentence him to another 25 years in prison. Moreover, federal prosecutors seek more time for convictions of child pornography and enticement last year, which could add to his New York sentence. Furthermore, the court already sentenced him to 30 years in jail. Also, another government request suggested he serve his new sentence only after he completes the 30 years. On Thursday (February 16), prosecutors told the U.S. District Court in Chicago through their motion that Kelly is “sadistic,” “a serial sexual predator,” and “poses a serious danger to society.”

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 26: R&B singer R. Kelly covers his mouth as he speaks to members of his entourage as he arrives at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building for a hearing on June 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly is facing several counts of aggravated sexual abuse. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

“The only way to ensure Kelly does not reoffend is to impose a sentence that will keep him in prison for the rest of his life,” the 37-page government filing maintained. The singer’s sentencing for his Chicago trial is due next week. However, his lawyer Jennifer Bonjean pushed back against these new requests in a filing last week out of concern for his life. “Kelly would have to defy all statistical odds to make it out of prison alive,” she said. Furthermore, she recommended a sentence of 10 years that he could serve in tandem with his New York sentence.

Previosly, Bonjean claimed that Kelly faced unjust scrutiny and treatment in comparison to similarly charged white musicians. “None have been prosecuted and none will die in prison,” she expressed. Despite these arguments, the prosecution pushed for a long sentence that adds to his existing time, not one that stands within it. Still, they acknowledged but justified that a 25-year sentence goes beyond recommended sentencing guidelines.

“A consecutive sentence is eminently reasonable given the egregiousness of Kelly’s conduct,” their filing stated. “Kelly’s sexual abuse of minors was intentional and prolific.” Meanwhile, this decision rests on Chicago Judge Harry Leinenweber. While the artist’s legal team sought to appeal both cases, they also described him as a damaged, abused, and trauma-struck individual. Regardless, his actions caused his financial collapse and in one of the most high-profile cases of celebrity accountability. Log back into HNHH for the latest court updates and more news on R. Kelly.

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