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R Kelly was not the only celebrity to sink that low; others have surprised the world

Survivors of Kelly’s abuse reportedly told the court how the assault affected their lives and traumatised them [Courtesy]

The American singer Robert Sylvester (‘R’ Kelly) was sentenced to 30 years in prison early this month after being convicted of a series of heart-breaking abuses labelled against him before court.

Survivors of Kelly’s abuse reportedly told the court how the assault affected their lives and traumatised them. He faced the court to answer to allegations of abusing women, girls and boys that have spanned more than twenty years.

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