A federal judge in New York City has denied bail to R&B singer R. Kelly in his sex-abuse case.
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Kelly didn’t attend the hearing on Wednesday on a defence motion asking for his release on bond. U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly agreed with prosecutors that he’s a flight risk and a potential threat to witnesses.
He remains detained in Chicago, where he faces related charges. A judge there hasn’t ruled on a request to reconsider releasing him on bond.
The New York judge set a trial date of May 18. That would follow a trial in Chicago scheduled to begin on April 27.
[AP News]
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