R. Kelly's federal racketeering and sex trafficking conviction was upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, maintaining his 30-year sentence. His attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, called the ruling "unprecedented" and is optimistic that the Supreme Court will examine a further appeal. This case is distinct from his separate Chicago conviction related to child pornography, which resulted in a 20-year sentence that the Supreme Court previously declined to hear. The decision emphasizes the severity of Kelly's offenses and their impact on victims.
R. Kelly's attorney described the ruling as "unprecedented," expressing confidence that the Supreme Court will consider a further appeal against his convictions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld R. Kelly's conviction and 30-year sentence for federal racketeering and sex trafficking.
This latest ruling maintains the integrity of the original conviction which involved serious offenses against vulnerable individuals.
Despite this setback, R. Kelly's legal team is prepared to challenge the decisions further in higher courts, including potentially the Supreme Court.
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