R. Kelly's friends charged with harassing witnesses linked to singer's case

R. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. Photo: AFP via Getty Images.

Three of R. Kelly 's pals have been arrested and charged following attempts to harass, intimidate and threaten women who claim to have been abused by the musician. The 53-year-old singer is currently locked up and awaiting trial on charges of sexually assaulting several women. According to the US Attorney's Office, R Kelly's friends Richard Arline, Jr., Donnell Russell and Michael Williams attempted to intimidate some of the women involved in the case. Arline, Jr has been charged with trying to corruptly persuade the testimony of one of R. Kelly's alleged victims.

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