R. Kelly Arrested on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges

6 Key Takeaways from R. Kelly Indictments in New York and Illinois
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/6-takeaways-from-r-kelly-indictments-in-new-york-and-illinois/

1. 5 Alleged Victims in the New York Case

“As alleged, R. Kelly, together with employees and members of his entourage, engaged in a racketeering enterprise that preyed upon women and girls who attended his concerts so that the victims could be available to engage in illegal sexual activity with him at a moment’s notice,” said United States Attorney Richard P. Donoghue. “Today that comes to an end. This indictment makes clear that fame and power will not shield anyone from prosecution, particularly predators who victimize vulnerable members of our communities for their own sexual gratification.”

2. Kelly Allegedly Controlled the Women (New York)
They had to ask Kelly for permission in leaving their rooms, even to eat or go to the bathroom.

3. Kelly Charged in Alleged Abuse of 5 Minors (Illinois)
Kelly sexually abused five underage girls, and recorded some of his actions on tap

4. Two Co-Defendants. One of Them and Kelly Led Operation to Collect Lost Tapes, Prosecutors Say (Illinois)

Kelly possessed a collection of videos showing him abusing minors, prosecutors said. He and McDavid realized in about 2001 that some tapes were missing, and they worked together in finding the footage, pay out hush money, and getting people to lie to authorities, authorities said. From the indictment:

In another incident, Kelly and McDavid allegedly agreed to pay Minor 2 about $250,000 for her to return a tape that showed Kelly in sexual acts with her and Minor 1.

5. In 2008, Someone Was Going to Expose Kelly in a Press Conference, Prosecutors Say (Illinois)

6. Kelly Had the Alleged Victims Lie, Prosecutors Say (Illinois)

He'll probably walk, again.

The rich and famous are functionally above the law in this country.