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VIDEO: R Kelly weeps in latest interview to plead innocence in sexual abuse legal battle

R. Kelly has granted his first interview after his arrest over some sexual crime charges and he couldn’t hold back his tears whilst he maintained his innocence.
R Kelly
R Kelly

On the 22nd of February, the American singer, was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse after complaints were made against him by some alleged victims who claimed he sexually abused them whilst they were teens.

R Kelly Arrested over sex crime allegations

R Kelly Arrested over sex crime allegations

R.Kelly turned himself in to the Chicago police and was arrested but he’s been granted bail. In an emotional interview on CBS with Gayle King, the singer insisted that he is innocent of all all the allegations. 

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According to the singer, people are only digging into his past to concoct new stories to frame him up. Mr Kelly emphatically denied the allegations and at a moment during the explosive interview, the “Trapped In The Closet” singer broke down into tears and said, “I am fighting for my f**king life”. 

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Emphasizing on his innocence, Robert, also stated that considering his past, it will be stupid of him to hurt women in that manner. "Their mothers and fathers told me, we are going to destroy your career," he said.

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Should the 52-year-old be found guilty after the legal proceedings, he could be facing between 30 to 70 years in prison for the sex crimes.

Watch his interview below and hear his side of the story.

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