R. Kelly's convictions for racketeering and sex trafficking were upheld by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Reinforcing a 30-year prison sentence. The court found that Kelly exploited his fame to abuse young women and girls over a quarter-century, facilitated by his entourage. Appeals from Kelly challenged the adequacy of evidence, bias among jurors, and the constitutionality of laws applied against him, all of which were rejected by the court, underscoring the systemic nature of his abuse and the legal thoroughness of his prosecution.
Enabled by a constellation of managers, assistants, and other staff for over twenty-five years, Kelly exploited his fame to lure girls and young women into his grasp.
Evidence at trial showed that he would isolate them from friends and family, control nearly every aspect of their lives, and abuse them verbally, physically, and sexually.
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