Will be severely punished for his actions against minors: Singer R. Kelly has been convicted of operating and trafficking minors and women and faces up to 30 years in prison as a court sentence.
The conviction, handed down several months ago, was for nine counts of trafficking in women, and today (Wednesday) the Federal District Court in Brooklyn set the jail term he faces.
During the trial, a number of his victims appeared before him and told about what had happened to them.
"You hurt and humiliated me, and you humiliated me and broke my spirit," said a woman whose name could not be released.
"I was hoping to die, because you humiliated me."
The system of exploitation and trafficking in women spans several states in the U.S. In doing so, it also violates federal law prohibiting the "transfer of people for immoral purposes" between states. Prosecutors said he tried to use his power and fame to continue committing crimes and that The cases "with the help of a circle close to him for decades."
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