On Thursday, R. Kelly was sentenced to twenty years in jail for little one pornography and enticement of minors for intercourse, nonetheless prevented a prolonged add-on of a separate 30-year sentence sentence on racketeering and intercourse trafficking convictions.
That means the Grammy Award winner may presumably reside to be a free man once more, though he’d be round 80, in keeping with the Associated Press.
R. Kelly’s Prison Sentence Means He Could Once Again Be A Free Man In His Lifetime
Prosecutors had requested Judge Harry Leinenweber to condemn the 56-year-old to 25 years, and have him begin serving them solely after he accomplished his earlier sentence.
That means he’d primarily be despatched to jail for all times.
They cited Kelly’s obvious lack of regret as he appeared bored and emotionless by the proceedings. Prosecution additionally famous the seriousness of the crimes, and had hoped the choose would have taken that into consideration when sentencing Kelly.
Kelly’s Attorney Pleased With Judge’s Decision: “It’s The Right Outcome”
Kelly’s lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, mentioned she was fairly happy with the choose’s choice.
“It’s the right outcome,” she informed reporters after Thursday’s listening to. “The judge was reasonable. He, I think, took into account both sides and ultimately was fair.”
Bonjean additionally elaborated on that Kelly’s silence within the courtroom, claiming that shouldn’t be seen as an absence of regret.
She went on to say that Kelly “very much” wished to talk to the press, however she suggested him to not as he continues to attraction his convictions.