Accuser at R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial resumes testimony

The third week of the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial in New York City saw more accusers — including for the first time, a man — coming forward with array of disturbing allegations and a former assistant providing a glimpse into how he lorded over his inner circle.The accusers have testified without using their full real names to protect their privacy.

NEW YORK -- The third week of the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial in New York City saw more accusers — including for the first time, a man — coming forward with array of disturbing allegations and a former assistant providing a glimpse into how he lorded over his inner circle.

NEW YORK -- A woman reluctantly took the witness stand against R. Kelly on Thursday to recount how he struck up a relationship with her in 2006 when she was 15, but dodged a prosecutor’s questions about when they first had sex.“I don’t recall how old I was,” the woman, now 31, testified at Kelly's New York City sex-trafficking trial.When pressed further on the timing, she demurred, saying, “It’s hard.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been enjoying quality time together now that they are empty nesters since their youngest son, 18-year-old son Joaquin, recently started college. A few days ago the ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’ co-host shared a photo of her and her husband sitting together on the couch watching TV.

No filter needed? During Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ recent beach vacation, the pair snapped a smiling selfie from their lounge chairs, but the photo is under fire after one social media user called out the star for seemingly adding a filter to her fresh-faced-looking selfie.

NEW YORK (AP) — After several days of testimony from women claiming they were groomed and sexually abused by R. Kelly, a man took the witness stand at Kelly's sex-trafficking trial in New York City on Monday to say the R&B star exploited him in the same way when he was a high school student.

NEW YORK -- After several days of testimony from women claiming they were groomed and sexually abused by R.

The second week of the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial in New York City proved to be an exercise by prosecutors to paint the "I Believe I Can Fly" R&B star as a man-child control freak and a compulsive sex offender who exploited vulnerable victims less than half his age while ordering them to call him "Daddy." Defense attorneys for the 54-year-old entertainer, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, countered by seeking to portray the accusers as lying opportunists trying to leverage Kelly’s fame.

NEW YORK -- The second week of the R.

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The jury in the ongoing R Kelly trial heard yesterday how the musician controlled his alleged victim’s relationships with their families – and also how he coached his then girlfriends in the wake of the ‘Surviving R Kelly’ documentary, so that they could defend him in the media.

Showtime has given a pilot order to Coercion, a drama written and to be directed by Susannah Grant (Unbelievable, Erin Brockovich). Sydney Chandler (Don’t Worry Darling, Pistol) has been cast as the lead in the project, inspired by the life of Rebecca Bender, a national leader on and survivor of sex trafficking. Wiip is producing.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterShowtime has ordered a drama pilot inspired by the life of Rebecca Bender, a national leader on and survivor of sex trafficking, Variety has learned.The pilot is titled “Coercion.” It hails from Susannah Grant, with Sydney Chandler attached to star.

NEW YORK -- Here's what to know about R Kelly's criminal trial in New York, which began Wednesday:WHAT IS R. KELLY KNOWN FOR?You’ve probably heard “I Believe I Can Fly” at an inspirational moment or “Ignition (Remix)” at a college party.

Jurors in the ongoing R Kelly sex abuse trial heard further testimony yesterday from one of the musician’s main accusers. Among other things, she described how the musician made her dress like a girl scout during sex and once forbid her from the using the bathroom for three days.Kelly, of course, faces a stack of charges in multiple US states relating to allegations of sexual abuse, including against minors, and other alleged crimes, all of which he denies.

Jerhonda Pace resumed her testimony in R. Kelly's sex-trafficking trial, alleging that she was subject to strict rules from the R&B singer for sexual encounters he would often videotape when she was a minor.

Singer R. Kelly’s federal sex trafficking trial began today in Brooklyn, New York, his first time in front of a criminal court jury in 13 years.