×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

R. Kelly's 30-year prison sentence upheld as federal court rejects his appeal

R. Kelly's efforts to overturn his 30-year prison sentence have failed after a US federal appeals court upheld his convictions for racketeering and sex trafficking (Photo: Getty Images)

Kelly's efforts to overturn his 30-year prison sentence have failed after a US federal appeals court upheld his convictions for racketeering and sex trafficking.

The ruling, issued by the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, reaffirmed that the disgraced R&B star used his fame for over 25 years to abuse young women and girls.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in