R. Kelly has been arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in Chicago.
was arrested in Chicago on Thursday on federal sex crime charges. ET has reached out to Kelly’s rep, Kelly’s attorney, the NYPD, Chicago Police and Homeland Security for comment.
On Friday morning, Kelly's attorney, Steve Greenberg, tweeted out a lengthy statement in defense of the entertainer, and noted that a bail hearing would take place early next week. "As has been reported, Robert Kelly was arrested by federal agents last night while walking his dog. The agents were courteous and professional, as was Mr. Kelly. The charges arose from alleged conduct in the Northern District of Illinois as well as the Eastern District of New York," reads the statement. "The conduct alleged appears to largely be the same as the conduct previously alleged against Mr.
Greenberg continues,"Mr. Kelly was aware of the investigations and the charges were not a surprise. He had already assembled a team of outstanding federal litigators. He and his lawyers look forward to his day in court, to the truth coming out and to the vindication from what has been an unprecedented assault by others for their own personal gain. Most importantly he looks forward to being able to continue making wonderful music and perform for his legions of fans that believe in him.
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