The ex-music star is on trial for the sexual exploitation of minors, kidnapping and bribery. One of his alleged victims is now bringing new explosive details to light.
New York – Another witness gave explosive details about her past relationship with the now 54-year-old in the abuse trial against ex-music star R. Kelly.
After the portrayal of the then 17-year-old woman, Kelly suddenly mentioned at a meal that he liked “young girls” and that he could not understand the uproar around it, as US media unanimously reported.
He also compared himself to the musician Jerry Lee Lewis, who was married to his 13-year-old cousin. According to the witness, Kelly said, “He is a genius and I am a genius. We should be allowed to do what we want ”.
Kelly are accused of sexual exploitation of minors, kidnapping and bribery in the trial in Brooklyn, New York. If convicted on all counts, the singer faces a prison sentence of ten years to life. The musician, who has been in prison since his arrest in summer 2019, has repeatedly denied all allegations and accused his critics of a character assassination campaign. The witness testifying on Thursday is the third of several alleged Kelly victims to be heard at the trial in New York. dpa
