Jim DeRogatis

author, “Soulless: The Case Against R.Kelly”

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Music critic and co-host of the show Sound Opinions.

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There are claims of R. Kelly abusing underage girls and running a “sex-cult” where he allegedly beats, starves, and holds women against their will. In June, R.

The mounting legal problems for R. Kelly

There are claims of R. Kelly abusing underage girls and running a “sex-cult” where he allegedly beats, starves, and holds women against their will. In June, R.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

R&B singer R. Kelly is out on bail. He was arrested last week on sexual assault charges involving one woman and three underage girls over a dozen years.

Out on bail, what’s next for R. Kelly as he faces multiple counts of sexual assault with minors?

R&B singer R. Kelly is out on bail. He was arrested last week on sexual assault charges involving one woman and three underage girls over a dozen years.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In the song “I Admit It,” R. Kelly addresses the sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Does R. Kelly admit to anything in his new 19-minute song?

In the song “I Admit It,” R. Kelly addresses the sexual misconduct allegations against him.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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