An R. Kelly Accuser Says He Made His Victims Write Blackmail Letters to Protect Himself From Sexual Assault Charges

Essence Magazine:

Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images By Ashlee Banks ·August 30, 2021 Published · August 30, 2021 Updated

Day 8 of the R. Kelly trial continued in federal court Monday. Monday’s proceedings included testimony from a male accuser who said Kelly abused him when he was a 17-year-old high school student.

The witness, testifying as the pseudonym “Louis,” said Kelly lured him to his home in 2007 with promises to help him jumpstart his

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