R. Kelly Sentenced to 30years in Prison

A New York federal judge has sentenced R&B superstar R. Kelly to 30 years in prison after he was found guilty of nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering in September.

Judge Ann M. Donnelly, who presided over the six-weeklong trial last year in Brooklyn, New York, announced the singer’s sentence Wednesday after hearing statements from Kelly’s accusers.

Kelly, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, was also ordered to pay a $100,000 fine. Kelly did not address the court.

A jury of seven men and five women found the 55-year-old guilty on Sept. 27, after just two days of deliberations. At the time, Kelly remained motionless with his eyes downcast as the verdict was read.