Content warning: This story contains discussion and descriptions of sexual abuse.A former backup performer for R. Kelly has testified in court that she witnessed him sexually abuse Aaliyah in 1993, a year before their illegal marriage.As reported by the New York Times, the woman’s testimony, made under the name Angela, came on the 15th day (September 13) of Kelly’s ongoing trial for racketeering, bribery and violating the Mann Act, which criminalises the transportation of any woman or girl across state lines for “immoral” purposes, such as illegal sexual activity.Kelly has consistently denied all the claims against him and has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.In her testimony, Angela claimed she witnessed Kelly abuse Aaliyah – who.
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