R Kelly on Trial For Sexual Exploitation

During the 1990s, R Kelly was a leading figure in R&B music. His music featured hip-hop rhythms and a smooth signature sound. During his career, he became the world's best-selling R&B singer. He also has won dozens of music awards.

He has been involved in several high-profile criminal cases. Most recently, he was convicted of racketeering, sex trafficking and oral sex with a minor by force. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison. His sentencing will take place on Wednesday.

The charges against Kelly stem from the sexual exploitation of a minor in 1984. The jury found that he was the leader of a criminal conspiracy to exploit a child. The federal government cited Kelly's continued danger to the public as a reason to seek a long-term prison sentence.

Kelly's alleged crimes date back to the beginning of his career. The allegations center on a predatory pursuit of teenage girls. Many of the women who testified at his trial described abuse at the hands of the singer.

Prosecutors portrayed Kelly as a master manipulator who had the power to entice children into participating in his acts. He used sycophants to entrap fans. He also made recordings using iPhones and VHS video cameras.

He is currently facing child pornography charges in Chicago, Minnesota and Illinois. The charges involve four people: Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #3 and Jane Doe #6. All of the women were 15 or younger at the time of the alleged misconduct. They had to sign a non-disclosure agreement before being allowed to talk publicly.