R. Kelly asks President Donald Trump to commute 30-year sentence for sex abuse of minors
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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R. Kelly, the incarcerated R&B artist serving a three-decade sentence for multiple sexual abuse convictions involving minors, has submitted a formal clemency petition to President Trump. The musician's legal team seeks presidential intervention to reduce or eliminate his lengthy prison term. This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal saga of the Grammy-winning performer, whose crimes included racketeering and sex trafficking charges. The petition highlights ongoing debates surrounding criminal justice reform and presidential clemency powers.
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