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[WATCH] One of R. Kelly’s Victims Calls for Life Sentence: “Put Him Under the Jail”

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Lizzettee Martinez stated R. Kelly should receive life in prison due to the pain he has caused to people throughout his career.

One of R. Kelly’s victims never wants the singer to be a free man again. Speaking with TMZ, Lizzettee Martinez stated R. Kelly should receive life in prison due to the pain he has caused to people throughout his career.

Last week a federal prosecutor recommended R. Kelly be sentenced to more than 25 years in prison, to which she agreed. Martinez believes that if he is free again, R.Kelly would return to his destructive behavior.

Also speaking with TMZ, another victim, Kitti Jones, says no amount of time will assist in removing the trauma but is in alignment with the recommendation.

You can hear Martinez below.

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R. Kelly Faces Possible 25-Year Jail Sentence On Racketeering Charges

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In another arc of R. Kelly’s dizzying legal troubles, the “Fiesta” singer may face a 25-year jail sentence on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. No Remorse Or Respect R. Kelly is being hit with another legal fight that could add 25 years to his jail term.  The news follows a request coming from federal […]

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R. Kelly Case Prosecutors Want The Singer To Get Over 25 Years In Prison

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Federal prosecutors have recommended more than 25 years in prison for disgraced singer R. Kelly, according to legal filings obtained by The New York Post. In September 2021, Kelly was convicted of racketeering and eight violations of the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting people across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on June 29, and the US Attorney’s Office said that the harsh sentence was needed to “protect the public” from Kelly, who has been accused of around 30 years’ worth of sexual misbehavior, much of it involving minors.

“In light of the seriousness of the offenses, the need for specific deterrence and the need to protect the public from further crimes of the defendant… the government respectfully submits that a sentence in excess of 25 years is warranted,” read the filing. “He continued his crimes and avoided punishment for them for almost 30 years and must now be held to account.”

Kelly’s trial in New York didn’t go well for the singer, as multiple witnesses described horrible abuse of both male and female victims, while Kelly’s defense was reportedly unable to produce one of its own witnesses. Meanwhile, he still faces a separate trial for child pornography in his hometown, Chicago, later this year. Kelly plans to appeal his New York conviction with the help of Bill Cosby’s former lawyer, who will also defend him in the Chicago trial.

ICYMI: R. Kelly Blasts Former Legal Team for Allowing Jurors Who May Have Seen ‘Surviving R. Kelly’

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R. Kelly does not believe he was represented properly by his former legal team. The incarcerated Chicago singer was convicted of sex crimes in Brooklyn, New York. In a new report from the New York Daily News, Kells filed an affidavit that is critical of the job done by his ex-legal team when vetting jurors for his sex crimes case.

According to R. Kelly, there were jurors who possibly saw the shocking documentary Surviving R. Kelly.

“At certain points during jury selection, I did hear that some jurors may have seen the Surviving R. Kelly docuseries and that concerned me greatly,” Kelly wrote. “I raised my concerns with my attorneys but they shooed me off. I was nothing more than a bystander in the process. … There was no strategy involved in choosing the jurors that sat on my jury as far as I could tell. At least there was no trial strategy that involved my input.”

Kelly was convicted of each count he faced in his New York-based racketeering and sex trafficking case. He will be sentenced on May 4 and faces life behind bars.

R. Kelly’s Chicago trial has yet to start. Hoping for a different conclusion than what he is fighting in New York, Kelly hired Bill Cosby’s attorneys. In a telephone conference on February 17 with U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber, Kells said he wanted Jennifer Bonjean to represent him in the case, which is set for a jury trial on August 1, 2022.

In Chicago, Kelly is facing charges of federal child pornography and obstruction of justice. There are also separate aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges in Cook County, Illinois. He has two co-defendants, Derrel McDavid and Milton “June” Brown, who are long-time associates.

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R. Kelly Blasts Former Legal Team for Allowing Jurors Who May Have Seen ‘Surviving R. Kelly’

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R. Kelly in Court federal child pornography

R. Kelly does not believe he was represented properly by his former legal team. The incarcerated Chicago singer was convicted of sex crimes in Brooklyn, New York. In a new report from the New York Daily News, Kells filed an affidavit that is critical of the job done by his ex-legal team when vetting jurors for his sex crimes case.

According to R. Kelly, there were jurors who possibly saw the shocking documentary Surviving R. Kelly.

“At certain points during jury selection, I did hear that some jurors may have seen the Surviving R. Kelly docuseries and that concerned me greatly,” Kelly wrote. “I raised my concerns with my attorneys but they shooed me off. I was nothing more than a bystander in the process. … There was no strategy involved in choosing the jurors that sat on my jury as far as I could tell. At least there was no trial strategy that involved my input.”

Kelly was convicted of each count he faced in his New York-based racketeering and sex trafficking case. He will be sentenced on May 4 and faces life behind bars.

R. Kelly’s Chicago trial has yet to start. Hoping for a different conclusion than what he is fighting in New York, Kelly hired Bill Cosby’s attorneys. In a telephone conference on February 17 with U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber, Kells said he wanted Jennifer Bonjean to represent him in the case, which is set for a jury trial on August 1, 2022.

In Chicago, Kelly is facing charges of federal child pornography and obstruction of justice. There are also separate aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges in Cook County, Illinois. He has two co-defendants, Derrel McDavid and Milton “June” Brown, who are long-time associates.

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ICYMI: [WATCH] R. Kelly Croons for Fellow Inmate’s Daughter Over Prison Phone

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A viral video from TikTok is reportedly is an audio recording of R. Kelly doing a fellow inmate a favor. The video captioned “When your dad goes to the same prison as R. Kelly” shows a phone call from Brooklyn Federal Prison, where Kells gives in to a request to sing “Love Letter” over the phone.

“R. Kelly did me the favor and [sang] for me because he and my dad are serving time together,” TikTok user @Jizzlezoldykk said to the New York Post. She would add the song from Kells wasn’t for any reason other than a simple request.

In January, CBS Chicago reported R. Kelly’s current legal team of Steve Greenberg and Michael Leonard have asked the court for removal from his criminal case in Chicago. Greenberg confirmed his request of withdrawal to CBS. If this sounds familiar, it may be because the duo of Greenberg and Leonard attempted to ditch Kells and his New York case back in June 2021.

In September 2021, R. Kelly was convicted of racketeering, with 14 underlying acts, and sex crimes in New York and faces life in prison. In Chicago, Kelly is charged with creating porn with underage girls, intimidating witnesses, and paying hush money. R. Kelly’s Chicago trial is slated to start this summer.

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[WATCH] R. Kelly Croons for Fellow Inmate’s Daughter Over Prison Phone

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R. Kelly in Court federal child pornography

A viral video from TikTok is reportedly is an audio recording of R. Kelly doing a fellow inmate a favor. The video captioned “When your dad goes to the same prison as R. Kelly” shows a phone call from Brooklyn Federal Prison, where Kells gives in to a request to sing “Love Letter” over the phone.

“R. Kelly did me the favor and [sang] for me because he and my dad are serving time together,” TikTok user @Jizzlezoldykk said to the New York Post. She would add the song from Kells wasn’t for any reason other than a simple request.

In January, CBS Chicago reported R. Kelly’s current legal team of Steve Greenberg and Michael Leonard have asked the court for removal from his criminal case in Chicago. Greenberg confirmed his request of withdrawal to CBS. If this sounds familiar, it may be because the duo of Greenberg and Leonard attempted to ditch Kells and his New York case back in June 2021.

In September 2021, R. Kelly was convicted of racketeering, with 14 underlying acts, and sex crimes in New York and faces life in prison. In Chicago, Kelly is charged with creating porn with underage girls, intimidating witnesses, and paying hush money. R. Kelly’s Chicago trial is slated to start this summer.

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