Robert Sylvester Kelly popularly known as R. Kelly has disclosed that he is innocent of all allegations against him after he was found guilty of racketeering in a high-profile sex trafficking case.
He made this disclosure via his social media handle, thanking all his fans for their support throughout his trial and also assuring them that he will continue to prove his innocence.
R. Kelly in his statement online said: “To all my fans and supporters I love you all and thank you for all the support. Today’s verdict was disappointing and I will continue to prove my innocence and fight for my freedom. #notguilty.”
The singer has been in custody and on trial in New York for one count of racketeering since he was formally charged in 2019, with 14 underlying acts that included sexual exploitation of a child, kidnapping, bribery and sex trafficking charges. He was also charged with eight additional counts of violations of the Mann Act, a sex trafficking law that bars the transport of people across state lines “for any immoral purpose.”