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Will R. Kelly Survivors Finally Get Justice?

Will R. Kelly Survivors Finally Get Justice?

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis


Will R. Kelly Survivors Finally Get Justice?

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Aug 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Celebrated R&B star R. Kelly is accused of using his music empire to sexually exploit women and minors for decades. Currently on trial in New York, the singer also faces federal charges in Illinois, and state charges in both Illinois and Minnesota. But will Kelly finally be brought to justice? And if he is, what took so long?

Guest: Jim DeRogatis, co-host of Sound Opinions and the author of Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly. 

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Released:
Aug 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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