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R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Child Pornography Charges

The embattled R&B star, who was also charged with obstruction of justice, is being held without bond in Chicago.
R&B singer R. Kelly covers his mouth as he speaks to members of his entourage as he leaves the Leighton Criminal Courts Building following a hearing on June 26, 2019 in Chicago.

Embattled R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty in a Chicago courtroom Tuesday to 13 federal charges, including child pornography and obstruction of justice.

The indictment was one of two federal cases issued against the singer, one in Illinois and the other in New York. Federal prosecutors

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