Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault and sexual abuse involving minors that some readers may find disturbing.
R. Kelly is facing more criminal charges. In a superseding indictment against Kelly—filed today (March 13) in a Brooklyn federal court and viewed by Pitchfork—Kelly is accused of transporting a minor (identified as “Jane Doe #5”) across state lines “with intent [to] engage in sexual activity.” In addition, Kelly is accused of coercing the minor into sexual activity and transmitting herpes to her. Kelly’s actions allegedly occurred in 2015.
R. Kelly is facing federal charges in Chicago, in addition to the federal charges in Brooklyn and state charges in Illinois and Minnesota. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the counts against him.
When reached by Pitchfork, R. Kelly’s attorney Douglas C. Anton said, “It seems that the government has sought to add additional allegations as to alleged conduct, with what they believe to be more specificity.”
Read “Jim DeRogatis’ Soulless Is a Damning Look at Why It Took So Long For R. Kelly to Fall” on the Pitch.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence and need to talk, we recommend these resources:
RAINN
https://rainn.org
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Crisis Text Line
https://www.facebook.com/crisistextline (chat support)
SMS: Text “HERE” to 741-741