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New York prosecutors seek to keep identities of two alleged R. Kelly victims secret even from the singer, cite concerns of intimidation

CHICAGO - Two alleged victims in R. Kelly's sweeping racketeering conspiracy indictment in New York should remain anonymous even to the singer and his attorneys, federal prosecutors say, citing concerns that Kelly has a long history of intimidating witnesses.

In a court filing last month, prosecutors said they don't plan to disclose the women's identities to the defense until just two weeks before his scheduled May trial, accusing

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