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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex case

R. Kelly

R.Kelly was sentenced on Wednesday to 30 years in prison, following the multiplatinum R&B singer's conviction for exploiting his stardom and wealth over decades to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.

The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly in Brooklyn federal court.

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